Asia Risk
Modelling inflation
Lars Kjaergaard models inflation using a three-factor Gaussian method. This gives a simple description of derivatives linked to inflation and interest rates, and allows for fast evaluation. He then shows how the model can be calibrated
Regulatory rethink
India Risk - Credit derivatives
Liability conundrum
Special Report - China
Loading up on forex risk
Corporate hedging
Lacking options
India Risk - Equity derivatives
Pursuing alpha
Editor's letter
Made in Malaysia
Islamic products
Reaping rewards
Basel II
On the move
People
Ahead of the pack
Profile
CDO managers under scrutiny
Collateralised debt obligation
Where credit's due
Japan's public sector
Sharing the spoils
Asia risk end-user survey
A menu of themed products
Special Report - structured products
Betting on stability
Stability notes
Realised volatility and variance: options via swaps
Peter Carr and Roger Lee present explicit and readily applicable formulas for valuing options on realised variance and volatility. They use variance and volatility swaps - or alternatively vanilla options - as pricing benchmarks and hedging instruments…