Innovation
Rapid-fire repo raises hopes of cheaper, faster trading
Tokenised Treasuries piloted by DTCC could squash settlement cycles and enable 24/7 repo
The do-it-all machine: model risk in the age of generative AI
Banks race to understand risks posed by new breed of multi-purpose bots
When trading speed outruns governance: the split-second control gap
A new form of light-driven electronics could be the next risk in market infrastructure, explains derivatives expert
Destabilising: is stablecoin deposit drain a bank funding risk?
While some fear a trillion-dollar flight to stablecoin, others doubt crypto is an existential threat for banks
National geopolitical risk perception and corporate innovation
The authors investigate how national geopolitical risk perception can impact corporate innovation behavior and its underlying mechanisms.
Is 2027 the new 24-hour trading target?
Slew of technical issues and dearth of SEC staff compound exchanges’ reluctance for round-the-clock equity trading
Japan FSA’s Ariizumi on Basel delays and regulating AI
Outgoing international affairs chief issues rallying call for Basel III adoption, saying Japan has “kept its promise”
Precision-crafted: the new tools of investing
Key trends, tactics and innovations that are influencing investors’ thinking in the current environment
The future of fixed income
Apac investors’ use of fixed income products, the fast-track evolution of the UBS fixed income proposition and the innovations likely to be seen by 2030
Does FX Spot+ add up for traders?
New CME venue aims to provide easier access to FX futures liquidity, but some worry about its stability in choppy markets
Tech firm OneChronos to offer ‘bundled’ equity-FX trading
New auction algorithms will optimise multi-leg trades; FX roll-out due in second quarter
Retail payment technology and money demand: evidence from China
Using evidence from China between 1999 and 2020, the authors investigate the impact of retail payment technology on money demand.
Investment house of the year: BlackRock
Risk Awards 2025: World’s largest investor is undergoing its biggest transformation in more than a decade
Sovereign risk manager of the year: Côte d’Ivoire
Risk Awards 2025: Dual-tranche $2.6 billion deal enables African sovereign to refinance costly private loans and improve debt sustainability
Equity derivatives house of the year: Bank of America
Risk Awards 2025: Bank gains plaudits – and profits – with enhanced product range, including new variants of short-vol structures and equity dispersion
An AI-first approach to model risk management
Firms must define their AI risk appetite before trying to manage or model it, says Christophe Rougeaux
Counterparty risk innovation of the year: Cumulus9
Cumulus9 proved standout vendor by bringing inventive solutions to the market, securing the award for Counterparty risk innovation of the year at the Risk Technology Awards 2024
From ‘glut effects’ to ‘greedflation’: the factors shaping derivatives markets in 2024
Societe Generale and Risk.net held the ninth edition of their annual flagship Derivatives Conference in the iconic SG Towers at La Défense. Usually hosted in London, the event was co-sponsored by the CME Group and took place in Paris for the first time,…
Quantum computing: a problem for another generation?
Some banks have soured on quantum exploration. Others are playing a game of wait and see.
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…
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