Technology
678 white papers and resources
Below you will find technological white papers covering aspects of bank and finance trading. Also, information from some of the leading participants in this field covering what an organisation may need to think about when considering investing in new technology systems and how this will impact upon their business as a whole. Within the context of Risk Library, technology has been defined under algorithmic trading, market data, post-trade, risk systems, technology systems & software and trading systems.
Why are software packages more and more important for actuaries?
Productivity of actuarial work is a constant concern for insurance executives. Actuarial resource and knowledge are scarce and can be expected to remain so. Consequently, the best use of these resources is of the utmost importance for the C-suite.
The Quest to Stop the Creative Rule Breakers
This whitepaper highlights how research findings have identified forms and patterns of rule-breaking behavior in the financial markets. The paper also considers the darker side of recent findings, some of the games of compliance noted by researchers, and looks at a few common behavioral effects…
Practical considerations for ORSA modelling
This paper outlines three key areas of the ORSA requirements, for which we observe a need for further improvement to actuarial modelling techniques. The ORSA guidance establishes that an ORSA report should contain analysis that includes:a) A forward looking assessment of risk and solvency levels…
CVA and Counterparty Risk Management: a survey of management, measurement and systems
The paper presents the results of a survey that looks to establish the management processes, measurement and systems that banks use to control counterparty risk paying particular focus on two important metrics in counterparty risk: Potential Future Exposure (PFE) and Credit Valuation Adjustment …
Understanding ORSA, A Global Regulatory Regime for Insurers
Read this whitepaper to:Understand how the ORSA regulations developed globally Review ORSA framework information for 15 jurisdictions Read about the latest changes to ORSA regulatory regimes
Model Validation: New Approaches in Testing Mathematical and Financial Correctness of Models
In this paper, we will examine model validation as it is typically practiced today and then explore new approaches, including the benefits of testing with mathematical identities.
Conduct Risk - When Compliance Becomes a Game
Read this whitepaper to explore contrasting views of risk, the various categories of compliance games, and understand why many conduct risk controls have historically failed.
The OIS & FVA Relationship: The Evolution of OTC Derivative Funding Dynamics
We will begin this paper with a discussion of the basics of OIS discounting and FVA for OTC derivatives—and then explore the relationship between the two concepts. We will also look at a case study that highlights the potential impact of FVA on trade profitability.
Improved decision-making and business insight using a holistic ALM solution
This white paper outlines a more holistic approach to ALM modeling that captures a detailed view of both the assets and liabilities and the interactions between them in a common framework.
A sophisticated approach to capital modelling
How can you stop seeing regulatory change as an obstacle, and start seeing it as an opportunity? As regulators in the insurance sector increase their focus on risk management, insurers need to respond quickly to put new systems and processes in place.