Derivatives
299 white papers and resources
Risk Library provides derivatives white papers which consider current issues and thinking, market conditions and how derivatives can be used to their best effect. In Business, a derivative is a form of contract where its value is derived from the value of underlying assets. Derivatives can be used to both hedge risk and for speculation. The most common types of derivatives are futures, options, forwards and swaps.
For the capital markets, every risk playbook needs to implement these six themes
This white paper outlines six risk management themes that we think should be a part of any risk playbook and which can serve financial institutions well in preparation for the uncertain future that lies ahead.
The case for modularity and interoperability
This report, produced by WatersTechnology and Broadridge, investigates the extent to which firms have optimized their entire trade lifecycles, the structure, challenges and interoperability of their front-office systems, and what they most value when looking to partner with a third-party trading…
Integrating ECL onto a stress testing platform: portfolio composition
This white paper produced by FRG addresses how to grow a portfolio that is internally consistent with a stress scenario. Download this white paper to learn more about several factors financial institutions must consider when integrating the expected credit loss (ECL) process onto a stress test…
Decrypting crypto: understanding the requirements for successful institutional participation
Part 2 of this new white paper series continues to explore the adoption of cryptocurrencies within institutional markets. Experts discuss the biggest barriers to entry for institutions that want to operate in this space, and the infrastructure requirements and risk management tools needed to…
ESG strategies special report
This Risk.net special report sponsored by SAS features a series of articles that reflect on the latest initiatives for consistent standardised global frameworks for measuring ESG, consider the methodologies investors are using to make measurable progress for people and the planet, and discuss some…
Integrating ECL into stress testing platform: credit risk characteristics
This Financial Risk Group white paper, authored by Jonathan Leonardelli, director of business analytics, examines how credit loss in the expected credit loss process can leverage changes in the credit risk profile of a portfolio during a stress scenario.
Integrating ECL Onto A Stress Testing Platform: Scenarios
This white paper examines technological and methodological strategies to help to produce stress testing expected credit loss values that comply with IFRS 9 as well as CECL Standards for your financial institution.
Reading Between the Fines: A Deep Dive into Financial Institution Penalties in 2022
Fenergo’s latest research report on financial institution penalties in 2022 is available now. Key analysis shows that fine values in the Asia-Pacific region were just 0.77% of what they were in 2021. Read the report to find out about the biggest actions from the past year, key trends driving…
Scenario construction: taking a standardized approach to benchmarking risk exposures (November 3rd, 2022)
A common obstacle faced by operational risk managers seeking to measure the threat posed by risks is the lack of data to help them assess the stakes. Nowhere is this more evident than for emerging risks and extreme events, for which data is not available or for which a given financial institution…
SPIVA® institutional scorecard
In this white paper, we measure how well actively managed funds stack up against their index benchmarks over short- and long-term periods. We aim to enable the institutional community to judge managers’ true skill without the possible distortions that fees may create, and illustrate the…