Technology
360° of climate: indices for every objective
This white paper explores a variety of climate strategy targeting objectives, including low carbon, fossil fuel-free and net zero to enable investors to respond to the risks and opportunities of the climate challenge.
The evolution of the fixed income tradable ecosystem: North American and European credit markets
Fixed income tradable indexes are designed to provide an efficient means to measure the bond market. This paper offers an introductory reference for these instruments and highlights their performance in recent market periods.
The dynamics of XVA usage and other themes that characterise trading in the energy markets
The application of XVAs for derivatives transactions, the need for sophisticated modelling and the growing application of machine learning are among six themes explored in this white paper – all of which significantly impact trading in the energy markets.
Approaching menace: how financial firms are tackling emerging risks
This Risk.net report, based on a survey of 100 enterprise risk professionals in financial firms, assesses the nature of emerging risks, how well firms can assimilate emerging risks within existing risk management frameworks, and the extent to which…
For the capital markets, every risk playbook needs to implement these six themes
This white paper outlines six risk management themes that we think should be a part of any risk playbook and which can serve financial institutions well in preparation for the uncertain future that lies ahead.
Banks, asset managers look to vendors for T+1 support
This whitepaper focuses on the upcoming move in the US to T+1 (next-day settlement) of broker-dealer-executed trades.
The playmakers: risk management’s role in the new frontier of business agility
This white paper discusses the role of risk management in creating the organisational context, capability and connectivity that builds the muscle of business agility
The case for modularity and interoperability
This report, produced by WatersTechnology and Broadridge, investigates the extent to which firms have optimized their entire trade lifecycles, the structure, challenges and interoperability of their front-office systems, and what they most value when…
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: portfolio composition
How to grow a portfolio that is internally consistent with a stress scenario
Demand for managed services grows as firms focus on the bottom line
WatersTechnology recently conducted an online survey on the current and future shape of the managed services market across the industry. The research underlines the extent to which the quality of the relationship between capital markets firms and their…
Decrypting crypto: understanding the requirements for successful institutional participation
Part 2 of this new white paper series continues to explore the adoption of cryptocurrencies within institutional markets.
Leaders’ panel: risk culture 2.0: redefining attitudes and behaviours in an era of change
Amid an increasingly complex risk landscape, regulators’ expectations around culture and conduct have become more stringent.
ESG strategies special report
This Risk.net special report sponsored by SAS features a series of articles that reflect on the latest initiatives for consistent standardised global frameworks for measuring ESG, consider the methodologies investors are using to make measurable progress…
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: credit risk characteristics
How credit loss in the ECL process can leverage changes in the credit risk profile of a portfolio during a stress scenario
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: scenarios
Strategies for producing stress-testing ECL values that comply with IFRS 9, as well as CECL standards
Reading between the fines: a deep dive into financial institution penalties in 2022
Fenergo’s latest research report on financial institution penalties in 2022 is available now. Key analysis shows that fine values in Apac were just 0.77% of what they were in 2021
Regulatory reporting: firms seek flexibility, automation and the cloud
This report focuses on the state of play across the industry with regard to regulatory reporting
Buy-side compliance: firms seek customisability and automation
This paper sheds light on the types of systems already in place at buy-side firms, the efficacy of those systems and their compliance-related challenges
Digital banks: harnessing technology to deliver growth
In this white paper report, chief risk officers and chief technology officers at digital banks discuss their growth goals and key priorities over the next few years.
Complying with climate risk framework standards for streamlined processes
Conscious that climate change affects all sectors of the economy, financial institutions are realising the significant impact this will have on their customers and, ultimately, their own profit margins.
Credit risk, data and AI: managing spiralling demands and delivering value
Based on a comprehensive survey of, and conversations with, credit risk professionals globally, this report delves into their challenges they face in trying to source and use forward-looking data.
Podcast: Leveraging real‑time data feeds for faster business decisions
The markets have been on a very volatile ride in 2022, which makes low-latency data more crucial to the business
Making smarter decisions
Everyone working in the industry is aware that financial technology is changing the way we operate.
What brokers want: technology, reliability and interoperability
This white paper sheds light on the extent to which brokers make use of single, integrated front-office platforms, their technology sourcing/development preferences, their most acute front-office operational and technology challenges, what they value…