Technology and data
Advances in technology and data are transforming every facet of the capital markets. From banks deploying sophisticated analytics to better model capital exposures, or leveraging cloud technology to scale stress-testing capabilities and build new risk applications. To asset managers sifting alternative data to gain competitive insight or using intelligent algorithms to activate trading strategies in milliseconds, Risk.net’s coverage explores the potential and limitations of new technologies such as AI, machine learning and blockchain, and the challenges for regulators in keeping pace with cutting-edge innovation.
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Navigating technology integration in an altered buy-side risk landscape
Luke Armstrong discusses the expanding role of buy-side risk teams, the comprehensive integration of risk factors and how technology can help risk managers navigate a dynamically shifting risk landscape
Trends in regulatory enforcement in the age of compliance angst
Legal and compliance experts discuss the changing shape of regulatory enforcement and how financial institutions are adapting to a shift in approach
Models shed light on opaque private credit markets
Stewart Webster, director of credit and risk at S&P Global Market Intelligence, discusses how his team is providing transparency in this challenging sector of the credit markets.
Assessing the importance of liquidity and climate risk in an evolving risk landscape
In a Risk.net webinar sponsored by S&P Global Market Intelligence, five experts discussed the challenges that evolving risks pose and how the buy side is having to adapt its approach. This article examines the key themes that emerged from that discussion
Operational resilience using the cloud
This webinar focuses on the business and operational benefits to firms on the back of their cloud strategies, across an industry that is often unforgiving to those not able to guarantee 100% uptime, operational robustness and competitiveness
Strategies for effective real-time data capture and robust risk management
Risk management systems, processes and real-time data aggregation techniques are rapidly evolving across financial institutions against a backdrop of high market volatility and rapid technological development
Banking ALM outlook 2024
Video Q&A with Andrew Aziz, chief strategy officer and head of product, SS&C Algorithmics
Leading-edge LLM approaches: predictive analytics for M&A targets
Utilising LLMs, LSEG’s StarMine Mergers and Acquisitions Target Model is transforming the landscape for M&A target predictions. LSEG’s Nelson Chin and Richard Goldman discuss the company’s ongoing innovation in data analytics
Post-trade processing via NYFIX matching
A case study underscoring how a global asset management firm successfully addressed post-trade processing challenges by adopting NYFIX Matching from Broadridge.
The move to T+1: this time is different
This white paper, created by Broadridge, focuses on leveraging robotic process automation and AI to ensure a smooth transition from T+2 to T+1 settlement.
The evolution of trading risk and the return to volatility
Risk managers are grappling with the complexities of today’s financial markets, tackling what seems to be a never-ending stream of crises, exacerbated by surging interest rates and widening credit spreads. In a recent Risk Live North America panel…
Markets Technology Awards 2024 winners' review
Vendors spy opportunity in demystifying and democratising – opening up markets and methods to new users
Firms seek optimisation gains as UMR and SA-CCR bite
A wider range of market participants is taking advantage of service providers such as OSTTRA’s optimisation cycles to drive margin and counterparty credit risk efficiencies across asset classes including FX, rates, equities, commodities and credit
Bank balancing: optimising margin and capital in a higher rate environment
This Risk.net paper, featuring leading practitioner insights, assesses the challenges banks are facing in the new higher-for-longer interest rate environment, and the strategies and tools they are using to optimise margin and capital on their derivatives…
T+1: complacency before the storm?
This paper, created by WatersTechnology in association with Gresham Technologies, outlines what the move to T+1 (next-day settlement) of broker/dealer-executed trades in the US and Canadian markets means for buy-side and sell-side firms
Diversifying buy-side risk frameworks
How asset managers can integrate emerging risk factors amid a turbulent market landscape
Reimagining the insurance industry with technology
Innovation and technological advancement have become key components of how firms stay competitive and efficient in today's insurance industry. Across actuarial, finance, analytics and IT departments, there is pressure on the industry to stay ahead of…
Future-proofing regional and tier two banks: harnessing technology for agile stress-testing and regulatory compliance
The financial landscape is in flux. As the shadow of the regional bank crisis lingers, regulatory expectations are evolving rapidly. This webinar delves into the convergence of heightened regulations, the pivotal role of technology and how financial…
The tech revolution: equipping institutions for risk and regulatory challenges
Unveiling the impact of cloud technology and data analytics, empowering institutions to enhance their calculations and cut operational costs. Redirecting focus to critical business decision-making and profitability follows suit
Core-Payments for business leaders: why real-time access to payment data is key to long‑term business success
Business leaders require easy access to timely, reliable and complete information across post-trade processes. Aside from the usual requirements of senior managers to optimise for risk, revenues and costs, they increasingly need to demonstrate to their…
Harnessing the power of data to optimise intraday liquidity management
Aaron Ayusa, director of client success at Baton Systems, explains the benefit of using data derived from real-time reconciliations to optimise intraday liquidity management
Managed support services provider of the year: Broadridge
Broadridge’s third win in three years for Managed support services provider of the year highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, its outstanding customer service and its ability to navigate complex risk landscapes
The power of data and analytics in driving sustainability initiatives
The challenges with current data approaches are data availability, reliability and transparency. It is, therefore, crucial to use data platforms and data mesh to enhance the process of obtaining accurate information, both for sustainability reporting and…
Automating regulatory compliance and reporting
Flaws in the regulation of the banking sector have been addressed initially by Basel III, implemented last year. Financial institutions can comply with capital and liquidity requirements in a natively integrated yet modular environment by utilising…