Hedge Funds
86 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.
Time for the next generation IBOR: Enter EIDOS
The traditional investment book of record (IBOR) is struggling to effectively meet the new business requirements of some buy-side firms. Find out more about the essential attributes of the “next generation” IBOR.
Managing Portfolio Uncertainty due to the Pandemic
The economic uncertainty caused by COVID- 19 has contributed to heightened financial market volatility along with rising tail risk. Calypso’s Pardha Viswanadha, Raj Manghani, CFA & Sophie Marnhier-Foy discuss about specific solutions for evaluating portfolio impact from COVID-19 and its economic…
How the sharp are sharpening their operating model
How can asset managers overcome data and multi-asset class challenges to build resilience in the new world we live in?
EDM client case study: Managing SRI-ESG data
This case study reveals how Mirabaud Asset Management is using IHS Markit’s Enterprise Data Management (EDM) platform to establish a strong foundation for the its long-term SRI-ESG (socially-responsible / environmental, social and governance investing) strategy. This includes empowering Mirabaud’s…
Eight red flags that indicate you need a better risk management approach
This whitepaper sheds light on key indicators that will guide you in identifying if your approach needs modifying to propel the organisation forward with fast and actionable insights to ensure you are delivering effective risk management.
Total Portfolio Approach - Gain agility and improved decision-making in an uncertain world
COVID-19 has reinforced the urgency for asset owners to rethink how they effectively build portfolios and manage risks. The agility needed to react to sudden market changes while achieving optimal risk-adjusted returns is paramount today—and will be increasingly relevant amid the uncertainty of a…
Equity Life Cycle Management
The equity swaps market has an inefficient, labour-intensive, and manual T+N affirmation process – particularly during reset periods. Buy-side and sell-side participants face uncertainty around settlements, with delays identifying and fixing breaks in a timely manner. This video showcases a…
LIBOR: The use and benefits of an index for RFRs in cash products
This whitepaper explores the complications caused by the changes in interest calculations when using RFRs and how they can be addressed through use of an index. This paper explores the complications and how they can be addressed through use of an index.
Panel Discussion: Operations Techniques for Collateral Management
Sponsored by IHS Markit, this session was broadcast at Risk Hong Kong virtual to discuss collateral management transformation and latest regulatory trends.
Video content: Using futures to hedge bond portfolios against market uncertainties
Hosted by TMX and Asia Risk, this virtual briefing discussed how futures can be efficiently utilized in a global bond portfolio. The discussion featured expert insights from: Yoji Asamizu, Head of Fixed Income Trading Hong Kong, Royal Bank of Canada Robert Catani, Head of Institutional Sales and…