Hedge Funds
143 white papers and resources
Hedge funds are a managed group of investments. Generally they will undertake a mixture of trading activities and have a wide array of investment strategies and techniques. They will be active in both domestic and international markets. They are in pursuit of the highest return as well as their traditional aim being to reduce risk. Risk Library provides a range of hedge fund white papers on key issues organisation need to consider including positions, markets, expected returns, rate of investment, time-frames, diversity and techniques.
The changing shape of buy-side derivatives strategy
This survey report explores the changing needs and priorities, and the evolving strategies of buy-side firms in managing derivatives portfolios, liquidity and collateral.
The future of private market asset investing in Asia‑Pacific
Research into the future of private market asset investing in Asia-Pacific was conducted by Asia Risk in partnership with IHS Markit. The findings shine a light on the reasons private asset allocations decreased across the majority of investors in the region in 2020, but are set to rebound in 2021.
The role of markets in the Energy Transition
Harnessing the “power of markets” is critical to meeting growing energy demand, while reducing pollution in the most efficient manner possible. Gordon Bennett, Managing Director of Utility Markets at ICE examines the impact of the energy transition on various energy uses, and the role of markets to…
Global Crude Benchmarks: Brent Sets the Standard - Part 3
The purpose of this report from ICE and Energy Intelligence is to provide a deep dive into the role of the Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks, their mutual relationship, and their interaction with the global oil market.
Global Crude Benchmarks: Brent Sets the Standard - Part 2
The purpose of this report from ICE and Energy Intelligence is to provide a deep dive into the role of the Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks, their mutual relationship, and their interaction with the global oil market.
Global Crude Benchmarks: Brent Sets the Standard - Part 1
The purpose of this report from ICE and Energy Intelligence is to provide a deep dive into the role of the Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks, their mutual relationship, and their interaction with the global oil market.
IBM OpenPages with Watson: Cognitive-driven, integrated governance, risk and compliance (GRC) portfolio
With many financial institutions ending up paying massive fines for non-compliance, most businesses are actively seeking to redefine their Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) strategy.
The Total Economic Impact™ Of IBM OpenPages With Watson
IBM commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying IBM OpenPages with Watson. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential…
Magic Quadrant for IT Risk Management
Security and risk management leaders experience increased demand for ITRM solutions originating from cybersecurity initiatives, board risk oversight and digital compliance obligations. Gartner defines the IT risk management (ITRM) solution market as software and services that operationalize the…
Identifying and Managing Climate Risk in Loan Portfolios
This whitepaper shows, through a concrete credit risk example, how to incorporate the effect of climate change into risk models - something that regulators around the world are increasingly making mandatory.