Technology
654 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.
Re-envisioning client lifecycle management
The financial services industry faces an urgent need to modernise and future-proof its systems and processes. Amid increasingly complex transactions, regulatory requirements and tax regimes, service providers are facing greater transaction volumes; between 2021 and 2022 alone, global daily trading…
Safeguarding the future: ensuring cyber security in hedge funds
This paper explores the increasingly complex cybersecurity threats facing hedge funds and asset managers, including real-life case study examples, and reveals why a multi-faceted cybersecurity approach is needed to keep pace with emerging risks.
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. Gen AI—models developed to generate high-quality text, images and other content—has the potential…
Bank balancing: optimising margin and capital in a higher-rate environment
This Risk.net paper, which features leading practitioner insights, assesses the challenges banks are facing in the new higher rate environment and the strategies and tools they are using to optimise margin and capital on their derivatives portfolios.
T+1: complacency before the storm?
This white 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. It explores where firms are in their T+1 projects, what…
Crypto: too important to ignore
This WatersTechnology rapid read survey report examines the crypto finance priorities of institutional investors, how far along they are on their crypto journeys, the challenges in entering and participating in this market, and what they value most when partnering with a crypto data and technology…
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Asia-Pacific
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region. Factors such as evolving regulations, technological advancements and changing consumer behaviours are driving continuous transformation in the…
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
Navigating IFRS 9: Strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component. Watch this webinar on-demand to find out how financial institutions can effectively implement IFRS 9, whilst staying forward-looking and flexible.
A few insights into crypto risk
This paper explores two key points about crypto-related risks that are important for current institutional participants or those just beginning their crypto journey to be aware of and understand: • Lesser-known risks that may not be taken into consideration by institutional investors • Modelling…