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Default forecasting based on a novel group feature selection method for imbalanced data
The authors construct a group feature selection method which combines optimal instance selection with weighted comprehensive precision in an effort to improve the performance of prediction models in relation to defaulting firms.
SEB’s wholesale funding doubles following reporting error
Front-loading of 2023 funding plan contributes to Skr500 billion increase in H1
Banks begin tackling climate stress tests of trading books
Market risk professionals see major shortcomings in available scenarios
Relief (and some regret) as EU scales back swaps transparency
Leaked document outlines plans to narrow scope of dysfunctional OTC disclosure regime
EU’s late CDS transparency push triggers trader fears
Leaked proposal to shoehorn public disclosure of CDS into Mifir placates Esma, but alarms traders
Risk managers mull Basel-style climate standards
Risk Live: Splintered approach to stress-testing across jurisdictions “very, very worrying”, says risk expert
FCA may offer its market data to surveillance tech start-ups
Risk Live: Regulator concerned rapid AI adoption will favour incumbent vendors; aims to launch sandbox
After SVB downfall, EBA stress test seeks out unrealised losses
European regulator asks for data on the fair value and sensitivity of bonds and their hedges
A student of Dr Doom says QE is here to stay
Salomon alumni Michael Howell says central banks can’t stop pumping liquidity
Asia moves: Senior hires at Nomura, HKEX and more
Latest job news from across the industry
Cloud control: optimising cloud for risk management gains
Cloud adoption has accelerated rapidly among capital markets participants in recent years. This Risk.net webinar explores how firms can optimise their usage of cloud, driving greater efficiency, avoiding common pitfalls and keeping costs to a minimum
SG1 growth slower than expected, say LPs
Despite sluggish take-up of Singapore FX matching engines, some hope a new NDF venue will offer a boost
US commercial bank deposits see biggest drop in 50 years
Depositors pulled record $317bn in March; preliminary April figures suggest banking system still fragile
FX options hint at potential for euro shock
Months-long rally powered by ongoing hikes, but euro-bears fear economy will crack
How Man Numeric found SVB red flags in credit data
Network analysis helps quant shop spot concentration and contagion risks
HTM securities hit $2.5trn at US banks in 2022
BofA, First Foundation and Wells Fargo reported largest share of HTM to total securities behind SVB
Fed’s climate stress test whips up storm for banks
Long-awaited US climate risk exercise puts tough pressure on banks’ data and models
High-frequency flap over CME’s Aurora data centre
FIA Boca 2023: Exchange group’s migration to Google’s cloud could render HFT networks redundant
Top 10 operational risks for 2023
The biggest op risks for the year ahead, as chosen by senior industry practitioners
Mystery upstarts crash Robinhood’s retail options party
SEC filings hint at wider shake-up in wholesale options market-making
EC stuns corporates by scrapping Emir swaps exemption
Industry confused as to why intragroup reporting obligation needs resurrecting
Smarter data: steering a course in volatile markets
Fixed income markets are entering a new era of turbulence. This paper outlines the challenges facing asset managers in this macro environment and how to overcome them through high-quality data and cutting-edge analytical tools that uncover alpha and…
Data shines light on Tibor fragility
Lack of actual transactions in D-Tibor should be considered in fallback discussions
HKMA preparing prescriptive climate stress test for 2023
Regulator plans granular scenario specifications, considers Pillar 2 capital measures