Regulation
Machine learning models: the validation challenge
Machine learning models are seeing increasing demand across the capital markets spectrum. But how can firms improve their chances of gaining internal and regulatory approval for these type of models?
India onshore/offshore NDF markets tipped to converge
Local banks will increasingly take advantage of price differentials and close gaps, say market participants
Cohen & Co yields 8% by lending to unrated insurance companies
Small firms in ‘the safest industry in the world’ can’t raise capital, creating a trading opportunity
DRW calls for regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins
Regulatory intervention would shore up confidence in flagging market, says major market-maker
BNY Mellon offers ‘seg-light’ custody model to aid IM prep
Pre-prepared docs would cut unnecessary account fees and reduce risk of trading halts
Operationalising ESG: an opportunity for risk managers
As calls to accelerate the growth of green and sustainable finance become louder, companies are under pressure from regulators and social media alike to implement comprehensive ESG plans
Private equity could lose biggest clients under SEC proposals
No existing rules compel pension funds to seek preferential terms. Big investors still want them anyway
Europeans face longer wait for consolidated tape for ETFs
Issuers say lack of trading volumes is holding back a European ETF market that lags behind the US
How to tackle rising risk in European energy portfolios
Rising geopolitical risk in Europe is changing the energy landscape, adding new constraints and additional risks to gas and power portfolios. While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is shifting supply-and-demand dynamics across Europe, regulatory shifts are…
Technology risk management in fintech: underlying mechanisms and challenges
This study focuses on the foundational technology of fintech to address the challenges posed by its specific form of risk.
Duck! Buy-side plan to dodge IM rules could backfire
Three-quarters of phase six firms do not expect to exchange margin for at least six months
Turbulent markets put focus on evaluated pricing
Jayme Fagas, global head of valuations and transparency services at Refinitiv, explores why, in such an environment, firms need to have the right evaluated pricing to ensure they are pricing their portfolios at fair value levels and complying with…
Dynamics of biofuel prices on the European market: the impact of EU environmental policy on resources markets
This paper explains the major drivers of biodiesel market prices by examining agricultural resource prices and gasoil prices for automotive fuels in the context of European Union environmental policy.
SEC rule could stop pension funds investing in hedge funds
Hedge funds need to hold insurance to win US pension plan money. New rules would make cover too dear
Initial margin – Special report 2022
This Risk.net special report comprises a series of articles that explore the latest developments and key issues emerging in phases five and six, and charts the changing strategies for firms in meeting their initial margin (IM) responsibilities
Initial margin: the final act
Practice makes perfect, the saying goes. When it comes to the final wave of implementation for uncleared margin rules, however, this may not hold true
Lessons from UMR phase five
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The future of life insurance
As the world constantly evolves and changes, so too does the life insurance industry, which is preparing for a multitude of challenges, particularly in three areas: interest rates, regulatory mandates and technology (software, underwriting tools and…
CFTC approves start-up SDR ahead of US reporting overhaul
KOR Financial expects 30–50% cost savings as participants prepare to adopt US rule rehash
Fraud and compliance 2.0: wising up to next-generation technology and boosting payment fraud detection
Fraud can take place due to checks occurring too late in the payment process, after the payer believes the payment has been confirmed. This webinar explores how simplifying the payment process by connecting compliance directly at the point of payment…
Collateral resilience is more than just understanding initial margin
New regulations and extreme global events are seeing initial margin (IM) requirements rise in prominence, with investment managers needing to focus on more than just their regulatory and operational compliance
EC looks to force market’s hand in euro clearing battle
Industry exasperated as commission proposes new mandates and capital penalties for banks clearing in London
EU trading venue definition could crush innovation, fear bank execs
Widening scope of regulated firms could undo progress in fixed income electronification and increase costs
Banks: sanctions evasion driving rise in money laundering risk
Attempts by oligarchs to siphon cash out of Russia sparks heightened scrutiny of AML alerts