Hedge funds
Adapting to economic uncertainty: internal audit’s journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges
SEC rewrite of criteria for investor ‘group’ alarms buy-siders
Hedge funds fear it will freeze out activists and have chilling effect on everyday discussions
Hedge funds turn to exotics for EM carry trades
Traders eye dual digitals to cheapen up carry plays
Hedge funds ease off profitable China FX options trade
Some still hold positions but an appreciating renminbi may make them less profitable for now
Boaz versus BlackRock: the fight over closed-end funds
Saba founder says he never planned to be an activist investor. Now he’s battling BlackRock – again
SEC plans ‘pose reverse-engineering threat to quant funds’
Managers say proposed disclosure rules would lead to less efficient markets
Hedge funds raise stakes in fight over dealer rule
Two prominent industry bodies file legal papers in key court case over SEC’s proposed extension of dealer definition
Saba picks a fight with BlackRock over closed-end funds
Hedge fund kicks off new proxy campaign with letters citing ‘gruesome’ losses
One strike and they’re out: traders threaten liquidity stoppage
PTFs vow to withdraw from Treasuries market in protest at SEC registration plans
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…
Hedge funds’ use of barrier options comes under spotlight
Former traders say Glen Point CEO’s arrest highlights compliance gulf between funds and dealers
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: portfolio composition
How to grow a portfolio that is internally consistent with a stress scenario
How banks can avoid bad haircuts on hedge fund trades
HSBC quant makes case for looking at collateral and funding rates in concert
Token effort is no blockchain boon for illiquid assets
Cash-like tokenised instruments find takers; initiatives based on less liquid assets struggle to take off
A model for small basket equities financing
A haircut model for equity baskets based on credit and equity indexes is introduced
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
Penny stock case may hold key to SEC dealer definitions push
Court ruling could set precedent for legal battles over controversial proposal
Lawmakers join pushback over SEC dealer rule
Bipartisan letter to Treasury says proposal would damage market liquidity
Is low vol crowded? That depends who you ask
Equity drawdowns have pushed more investors into low volatility strategies, raising fears of a build-up of risk
Hedge funds doubt tall tales around UK short-selling review
FCA has never used powers to ban short-selling, but reporting tweaks would be welcome
BoJ policy shift sends traders to hedge downside yen moves
Hedge funds and corporates rush to FX options following central bank move