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Market risk solutions 2023: market and vendor landscape
A Chartis Research report that examines the structural shifts in enterprise risk systems and the impact of regulations, as well as the available technology.
Energy trade surveillance solutions 2023: market and vendor landscape
The market for energy trading surveillance solutions, though small, is expanding as specialist vendors emerge, catering to diverse geographies and market specifics. These vendors, which originate from various sectors, contribute further to the market’s…
How higher interest rates are affecting bank liquidity
A panel of industry experts discusses the challenges posed to banks’ capital and liquidity by a persistently higher interest rate environment. They also share insights on adapting their liquidity risk management strategies, tools and technologies for a…
The evolution of trading risk and the return to volatility
Risk managers are grappling with the complexities of today’s financial markets, tackling what seems to be a never-ending stream of crises, exacerbated by surging interest rates and widening credit spreads. In a recent Risk Live North America panel…
Markets Technology Awards 2024 winners' review
Vendors spy opportunity in demystifying and democratising – opening up markets and methods to new users
Early warning signals of credit deterioration to save on potential losses
With financial institutions facing market volatility and high interest risks in 2023, the warning signals cannot be overlooked. It is crucial to have access to reliable and timely indicators of credit deterioration to prevent significant losses. This…
New developments in XVA: bank strategy in a changing world
Derivatives valuation has grown in complexity since the the financial crisis that began in 2007–08. It now encompasses a broader range of risk factors, including credit, funding, margin and capital – all of which can affect banks’ competitiveness and…
Risk optimisation and hedge accounting to stabilise regulatory capital
Continual interest rate increases have been reshaping banks’ balance sheets worldwide. With these historic interest rate hikes, regulatory capital has been exposed to volatility driven by flawed hedge accounting programmes or hedges failing effectiveness…
Mission-critical risk frameworks vital for navigating volatility
Financial markets in 2023 have been marked by heightened volatility, and driven by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension and technological disruption against a backdrop of digitisation. As the repercussions of bank failures and rising defaults…
Achieving net zero with carbon offsets: best practices and what to avoid
A survey by Risk.net and ION Commodities found that firms are wary of using carbon offsets in their net-zero strategies. While this is understandable, given the reputational risk of many offset projects, it is likely to be extremely difficult and more…
Welcome to a new ecosystem for managing credit risk
How Eurex is using credit index futures to build the next frontier for exchange-traded derivatives
Firms seek optimisation gains as UMR and SA-CCR bite
A wider range of market participants is taking advantage of service providers such as OSTTRA’s optimisation cycles to drive margin and counterparty credit risk efficiencies across asset classes including FX, rates, equities, commodities and credit
FRAML solutions 2023: market and vendor landscape
As concerns around financial crime escalate, financial institutions and regulators are placing greater emphasis on combined FRAML solutions. For financial institutions the benefits of an integrated FRAML platform include improved capabilities,…
AI in risk management: one giant leap forward or a risk too far?
As technology advances at lightning speed, AI brings its own, not inconsiderable, risks. How, then, are today’s risk managers using AI tools to their best advantage – and what threats do they face along the way? In a Risk.net webinar, sponsored by FIS,…
S&P Global Market Intelligence RatingsDirect® leverages AI for more precise insights in volatile markets
Zoi Fletcher speaks to Clemens Thym, S&P Global Market Intelligence, about how his team is enhancing RatingsDirect® with AI and adding value with ratings research
Cboe’s new options add diversity and liquidity to the credit market
Cboe has recently launched two options on futures products to help investors manage exposure and mitigate risk in corporate bond portfolios: options on iBoxx high-yield corporate bond index futures (IBYO), and options on iBoxx investment-grade corporate…
A renewed focus on operational risk: mitigating new risks while deriving a competitive advantage
Regulators are preparing to introduce sweeping capital rule alterations with relatively short implementation periods. Firms that address operational risks in a holistic and integrated manner will realise risk and compliance benefits, and boost strategic…
Navigating the adoption of generative AI
This white paper, created by Xoriant, focuses on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to transform the way financial services firms operate, make business decisions and innovate.
Bank balancing: optimising margin and capital in a higher rate environment
This Risk.net paper, featuring leading practitioner insights, assesses the challenges banks are facing in the new higher-for-longer interest rate environment, and the strategies and tools they are using to optimise margin and capital on their derivatives…
Chartis RiskTech100® 2024
The latest iteration of the Chartis RiskTech100®, a comprehensive independent study of the world’s major players in risk and compliance technology, is acknowledged as the go-to for clear, accurate analysis of the risk technology marketplace. With its…
T+1: complacency before the storm?
This paper, created by WatersTechnology in association with Gresham Technologies, outlines what the move to T+1 (next-day settlement) of broker/dealer-executed trades in the US and Canadian markets means for buy-side and sell-side firms
Diversifying buy-side risk frameworks
How asset managers can integrate emerging risk factors amid a turbulent market landscape
Close to home: the value of localisation in fighting financial crime
The speed of onboarding, releasing payment, authorising loans and providing key banking services is critical to a financial institution’s competitiveness and bottom line. Being able to conduct proper, meaningful due diligence checks is vital
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…