Risk Management
852 white papers and resources
Risk Library provides a selection of risk management white papers which address key questions which can be used in reducing the dangers for your organisation faces and how to utilise any opportunities which may ensue to their maximum capability. Risk management is the assessment and mitigation of risks which have arisen by changes on a local or global scale. Risk management may involve realising opportunities that have resulted from these changes. Within the context of the Risk Library, risk management has been defined under asset liability management, credit risk, enterprise risk management, liquidity risk, market risk, operational risk and settlement risk.
A wealth manager's guide to keeping clients invested during periods of market instability
Periods of market volatility and instability are typically some of the most challenging times for investors. This guide explores methods of supporting investors and helping them stay the course during turbulent times.
Podcast: Leveraging Real-time Data Feeds For Faster Business Decisions
The markets have been on a very volatile ride in 2022, which makes low-latency data more crucial to the business. This broadcast brought on a veteran data leader from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), who shared what the key markets challenges are, and how firms can leverage LSEG’s vast…
Tapping into liquidity in the high-yield bond market: derivatives and lending markets
The iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index has served as the leading benchmark for the high-yield market since its debut in 2006. Designed to track the most liquid instruments in this market, the index supports a broad trading ecosystem via exchange-traded funds and derivatives. In part one of this two…
Tapping into liquidity in the high-yield bond market: index and pricing
While high-yield bonds have generally been excluded from traditional aggregate-type fixed income benchmarks in the past, they remain a growing asset class that has historically offered yields exceeding those of investment-grade debt. In exchange for incremental yield, however, high-yield bonds can…
The SPIKES® Volatility Index: Why Methodology Really Matters
Using reliable indicators to gauge market sentiment is crucial for investors and traders, particularly during times of uncertainty such as the September 21st Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting. Our latest whitepaper explores the key strength points of SPIKES as a volatility index and how…
SCRA Best practice guide
The financial world has been familiar with the Basel III framework since its inception in 2010 and countless hours have already been spent tackling the 1,626-page tome and its various amendments over the years. There is no doubt that full implementation of Basel III will be a gargantuan effort for…
Risk applications and the cloud: boosting collaborations to strengthen risk management infrastructure
More of today's financial services organisations are choosing to move their financial risk management applications to the cloud. But, according to a recent survey by Risk.net and SS&C Algorithmics, many risk professionals believe there is room for improvement in key elements of these migration…
The post-trade patch-up: revamping processes in volatile times
This Risk.net Rapid Read survey report, commissioned by ION, examines the effectiveness and efficiency of post-trade processes and services at financial firms, and assesses where change is most needed, and the barriers to change. In an era of heightened volatility where risks are high and errors…
Key actuarial transformation trends across Apac in 2022
Digital transformation has resulted in growing market complexity. This has been heightened by both the introduction of more regulations for insurers and consumer demand for customised insurance coverage. This report reveals the perceptions that actuaries have towards actuarial transformation and…
Using portfolio management to steer your way through foggy market conditions
Post-pandemic uncertainties, market consolidations, increasingly complex portfolio compositions, margin compressions, new competitors interest rate rises. Portfolio managers are operating in foggy conditions. Sophisticated portfolio analytics help to provide insights into concentration risks at…