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.
Meeting regulatory challenges: metadata in court submissions
The removal of metadata before sharing or submitting documents to courts is essential to an organisation as it ensures confidentiality of sensitive information. This white paper examines the various challenges associated with the cleaning of metadata and includes removal best practices.
Margin lending: a brief introduction
Margin lending has given individuals and corporate borrowers the opportunity to finance investments with the use of asset backed portfolios. This white paper analyses the structure of margin lending and its various risks.
Using market and credit risk analytics to strengthen performance
The global credit crisis of 2007 caused extreme volatility within the financial system and exposed weaknesses within risk management practices. This white paper reviews the various steps banks are taking to improve their risk management techniques, looking at the benefits and pitfalls of each.
How can investment banks use grid technology?
This white paper looks at how grid technology in banking has moved from a specialist tool to an invaluable resource implemented by most investment banks. It analyses how grid technology is being used and the new developments that will help you plan and define your grid strategy for the next decade.
How to build CVA on top of an existing risk structure
This white paper explores the current credit valuation adjustment (CVA) landscape, looking at the different challenges of implementation. It discusses the various CVA strategies that are available to banks and provides insight to those looking to implement CVA projects effectively.
How the right trade modelling platform can enhance performance and reduce risk
Modelling platforms are critical to a trading company’s risk management and decision making process. This white paper looks at the difficulties of effective trade model platform development and considers different solutions to overcome these difficulties.
European Parliament withdraws objection to EMIR technical standards
The EC recently withdrew its objection to legislation adopted by the European Commission for technical standards on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade depositories. The reasons for the objections, how the compromise was agreed and what this means for the finance industry is reviewed.
Using technology to create effective systems and product offerings for asset managers and investors
An integrated trading and fund platform using the latest technology is one method of increasing effective performance. This article discusses options available for asset managers and investors alike, and how this may improve returns.
Big Data and Smart Trading
Under discussion is the convergence of big data and smart trading, leading to the rapid development of new, profitable trading strategies. These strategies extract and harness information from a myriad of conventional and not-so conventional data sources, often on a massive scale.
Continuous Intelligence from Real-Time Business Events
A continuous flow of new information about markets, customers and partners seems to be ever growing in business. This white paper discusses technical systems that continuously glean intelligence from real-time business events.