Feature/Technology
Cloud computing gains traction but doubts remain
A cloudy outlook
SmartCity provides cutting edge information technology and communication support
Malta supplement 2010/11: Growing from a strong base
Cluster modelling – better than replicating portfolios?
Cluster power
Technology innovation of the year
Structured Products Europe Awards 2010
Open source options for Solvency II internal model
Open for all
Balancing the benefits and costs of GPUs
Speed is the key
Electronic trading and the need for speed
The need for speed
Modelling the asset portfolio for Solvency II
Asset to the system
Banks take early steps to computer clouds
Cloud control
Banks stake their future on structured products e-platforms
Industrial evolution
Open source reaches risk analytics
Free for all
The challenges of central clearing
The challenges of central clearing
Asia Risk 15: Technological evolution facilitates modern financial risk management
Economic growth in Asia, coupled with increased investment in electronic derivatives trading technology during the past 15 years, has resulted in a vastly improved risk management culture in the region. Clive Davidson reports
Getting more control with bespoke technology
Playing a role in the development of a bespoke technology solution gives energy traders and risk managers more control over how they perform their daily duties, according to experts. Pauline McCallion finds out more
Time to consider electronic trading for oil markets
The oil markets have stubbornly resisted electronic trading for 10 years. Alex Davis finds out if this is about to change
Shake-up ahead for financial technology
With a raft of financial market reforms set to alter the landscape of energy and commodities trading by the end of the year, Lianna Brinded takes a look at how financial technology needs to develop in order to keep up with regulatory changes
Sparring over global valuation
Dealers have typically used a variety of pricing models that are specific to certain asset classes and instruments. But is it possible for banks to build global models that can be used to price instruments across asset classes? Matt Cameron reports
Smartphone banking has limited mobility
Mobile banking using smartphones is the next frontier for retail banking, but banks have been slow to venture into this new territory
Responding to data theft
Secrets and lies
Modernisation of e-reporting continues in Cayman
Cayman Islands: Facing a challenging future with confidence
Buy-side firms turn to tech vendors to address risk management failings
The past few years have shown the importance of robust risk management, but also highlighted shortcomings in the risk approaches of many buy-side firms.
Facing the Solvency II technology challenge
The final shape of Solvency II has not yet been decided, but it is clear that whatever the result insurers will need to upgrade their technology and data-gathering approach. Clive Davidson examines how Europe’s leading insurers are meeting this challenge
Progress by the dashboard light
Increasing numbers of banks and vendors have built dashboards into risk management systems, designed to provide easy-to-comprehend, real-time indicators of risk. How do they work, what information do they provide and how effective are they? By Clive…
Energy Risk's Software Survey and Rankings 2010
Over two-thirds of the respondents to Energy Risk’s 2010 Software Survey say they will be investing in new systems this year, despite the economic downturn. The survey also reveals which systems are preferred by industry participants. Lianna Brinded…