Derivatives
152 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.
Blockchain in the Derivatives Market: Not to Be Dismissed
This white paper explores the evolution of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) phenomenon as well as its barriers to adoption. It further examines how blockchain can provide organisations with a solution to some of the issues facing the derivatives market.
Why Are Collateral Operations Managers So Focused on Initial Margin?
This white paper examines the need for firms to review their collateral infrastructure. It further defines a list of simplified steps for readying your firm for the implementation of the Initial Margin (IM).
Rethinking XVA sensitivities: Making them universally achievable
This white paper explores XVA calculation techniques that can accelerate performance and give banks an advantage over competitors. It further explores the benefits of calculating XVA’s using adjoint automatic differentiation over the ‘bump and run’ technique.
Replicating OTC FX Market Positions with CME FX Futures
This white paper explores the advantages that CME FX futures offer traditional market practitioners in the OTC FX markets. It further examines how CME FX futures can be used to replicate cost-efficient, manageable synthetic exposure to OTC FX spot, forward, and swap transactions.
MiFID II and Real-Time Technology Fortify Electronic Trading in OTC Markets
This white paper takes a closer look at what is becoming an ever more increasing universe of high touch transactions, such as OTC derivatives, moving on screen—and the drivers behind this trend. It further explores the role these influencers play in generating a rise in electronic trading.
LIBOR: Its Astonishing Ride and How to Plan for Its End
This white paper provides an overview of LIBOR’s history, what’s motivating its disappearance, the implications for legacy contracts, and what is important when preparing for 2021.
The Acceleration of Emerging Market Swap Clearing
This white paper addresses the reasons driving voluntary clearing of emerging market swaps, including the counterparty, capital and operational efficiencies.
Brexit and Clearing - Local, the new Global
This white paper analyses the implications for 3 different Brexit scenarios for central counterparties (CCPs, or clearing houses), clearing brokers and end users. Download the paper to ensure your organisation can be fully prepared for a "hard", "medium" or "soft" Brexit.
The Rise of xVA and How It Transformed an Entire Industry
This white paper brings to light the rapid growth and expansion of pricing and risk valuation adjustments in the financial industry. It explores how xVA is now the posterchild for risk-informed decision making and the key to unlocking trade profitability across capital markets.
Accelerated Margin Valuation Adjustment
This white paper explores how the sheer speed of the triCalculate engine allows for full valuation in every step to guarantee accelerated Margin Valuation Adjustment.