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Managing CCR to reduce the all-in cost of OTC derivatives portfolios
Erik Petri, head of triBalance at OSTTRA, explores how counterparty credit risk (CCR) compounds the costs of trading over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and the maintenance of derivatives portfolios, examining the nuances of OTC credit risk management,…
Financial services firms take a wider approach to managing digital risk
As well as creating efficiencies and opportunities, digital transformations create more concentrated and interconnected risks for financial services firms. In a recent Risk Live panel session sponsored by ServiceNow, experts discussed how they are…
Multi-asset class portfolio stress‑testing: best practices and future challenges
Risk and investment professionals will require a sophisticated blend of historical and hypothetical scenarios to navigate today’s volatile markets, says Ivan Mitov, director of risk research at FactSet
The final stretch: outstanding issues in non-linear RFR derivatives
Six months on from Libor’s cessation, cash and derivatives markets have adapted quickly to the new multi-rate world. In the US, where selected US dollar Libor tenors will remain in place until mid-2023, SOFR is firmly established as the preferred…
Risk culture 2.0: redefining attitudes and behaviours in an era of change
The world is a very different place than it was prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. From changing work patterns and operational change to geopolitical tensions and rampant inflation, risk departments have never been under so much pressure
Thriving in the new resilience normal
While the Covid-19 pandemic may be largely behind us, new challenges emerge as firms renavigate and optimise operations in the ‘new normal’. Today the focus has shifted to making operational resilience scalable and sustainable. In a Risk.net panel…
Geopolitics, volatility and transformation: the top trading and intraday risk management concerns
At a recent webinar held by ICE and Asia Risk, experts discussed how they are dealing with unprecedented global events and the subsequent impacts on volatility
Project finance risk methodologies
Federico Tacchetto, senior manager at Prometeia, describes how to calculate risk parameters for project finance exposures. Based on a simulation approach of the cashflows, it is assessed whether the generated net revenue will be sufficient to repay the…
FRTB: a question of strategy for US banks
Standardised model or internal model? Short-term fixes or longer-term gains? This Risk.net white paper explores the key decisions facing US banks as they look to future-proof their FRTB implementations.
The evolution of liquidity risk management
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Conduct risk: be proactive, stay ahead
As concerns around conduct risk abound, firms need to arm up and tighten surveillance to stay ahead. Lee Garf, general manager at NICE Actimize, explains why market abuse remains the biggest risk to financial markets firms today
The importance of enterprise resilience alongside rapid digital transformation
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital and organisational transformation for many companies but, as leaders across industries note, this has also made them more vulnerable to new risks. In this feature, ServiceNow explores why further change is…
The rise of non-financial risks
Naeem Siddiqi, senior adviser, risk management, risk research and quantitative solutions at SAS, discusses the effectiveness of stress-testing as a risk management tool in rapidly changing markets, the role of new technologies in developing robust data…
Investment banks: the future of risk control
This Risk.net survey report explores the current state of risk controls in investment banks, the challenges of effective engagement across the three lines of defence, and the opportunity to develop a more dynamic approach to first-line risk control
What drives the convertible bond market?
Dmitry Pugachevsky, director of research at Quantifi, provides an overview of the burgeoning convertible bond market, including approaches to modelling and its outlook in the current inflationary environment
Peacetime stress‑testing applications
Leo Sadovy, analytics consultant, risk, finance and banking, and solution lead for SAS‘s scenario analysis and stress-testing solution, sets out the key role of strong decision-making and the importance of being able to innovate and respond to adverse…
Firms opt for unified regulatory reporting architectures amid the latest wave of new requirements
Zoi Fletcher speaks to Fabien Romero, executive director at S&P Global Market Intelligence's global regulatory reporting solutions, about the importance of unified architecture for global transaction reporting requirements
Aon chief executive Greg Case: resilience protects, but it also promotes growth
As chief executive of a company whose raison d’être is helping firms make better decisions, Greg Case has wide-ranging knowledge and a nuanced perspective to share on resilience and its importance in volatile times
Taking advantage of relative value credit opportunities with advanced bond analytics
Dmitry Pugachevsky, director of research at Quantifi, a provider of risk, analytics and trading solutions, explores the challenges of bond analytics and how access to the right analytics can provide opportunities for more comprehensive trading strategies
Building a resilient company and communities
A slew of challenges is testing the mettle of companies and communities alike. For Sarah Friar, chief executive of local information app Nextdoor, thriving in this uncertain environment requires diverse perspectives, a tilt to local solutions, playbooks…
Interview with Sarah Friar, chief executive at Nextdoor: part 1 of 2
Sarah Friar, chief executive at Nextdoor, says the platform is different from others in that it is welcoming and offers a diversity of perspectives. It is founded on trust
Interview with Sarah Friar, chief executive at Nextdoor: part 2 of 2
Sarah Friar, chief executive at Nextdoor, says enterprise risk assessments are vital because, when done well, they are great mental models and helpful for playing out scenarios
Defining and modelling resilience as an emerging markets leader
As chief executive of Dubai-based retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim, Alain Bejjani gained a respect for the importance of resilience during the Covid‑19 pandemic. Here he describes how he managed the unprecedented impact of the pandemic, the…