Numerix Journal Vol. 4 No. 2
The Vol. 4 No. 2 issue presents a collection of the latest Numerix research across several areas. It begins with our latest work on SABR and later features a second article that puts Numerix contributions to SABR into context. The issue also introduces work on an efficient SIMM-MVA approach for callable exotics, as well as an extension of Carr-Pelts work on volatility surface. Lastly, the issue highlights MasterMind, a powerful module within our Oneview Asset Management solution that offers users real-time portfolio analytics and the ability to customize calculation results.
Efficient SIMM-MVA Calculations for Callable Exotics
This paper introduces a method which avoids nested calls to the pricing function, similar to the use of least-squares Monte Carlo (LSMC) for producing future exposures.
MVA: Rationale and Practical Calculations as Margining Rules Tighten
Numerix Director of Quantitative Research, Andrew McClelland, Ph.D., explained the pricing and profitability impacts of this shift for banks, explored some of the complexities posed by initial margin requirements and the margining processes for cleared and non-cleared trades.
The Rise of xVA and How It Transformed an Entire Industry
In this white paper, Satyam Kancharla, Chief Strategy Officer at Numerix, brings to light how xVAs have become the posterchild for risk-informed decision making and the key to unlocking trade profitability across capital markets.
Finding Flow: The Case for Electronification in OTC Markets, Its Evolution and Its Future in Illiquid Markets
The financial services industry has been in a state of rapid flux ever since the first of a series of critical reforms were implemented, namely Dodd-Frank, in 2010, as well as because of the onset of disruptive technologies and new set of competitors emerging from the fintech industry.
Numerix Journal Vol. 4 No. 1
*SPECIAL ISSUE- FRTB * The Vol. 4 No. 1 issue focuses on FRTB (the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book). In this issue, we include four Fundamental Review of the Trading Book papers, each exploring a different aspect of FRTB. The papers selected break down the underlying regulatory requirements, explain the implementation challenges, analyze the differences between IMA and SA, and look at the credit valuation adjustment (CVA) and initial margin frameworks.
FRTB: The Technology Considerations and What You Need to Know
FRTB will manifestly change the way banks run their trading business; banking infrastructure must rise to new demands. With band-aided, legacy systems becoming costly to adapt and falling short, this paper helps banks to better understand the technology architecture needed to meet the new flexibility, agility, scalability and computational requirements.
The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book: Key Challenges and Implementation Headaches
Franck Rossi, Director of Product Management at Numerix, discusses the challenges presented by FRTB - from increasing capital requirements to P&L Attribution to IT review. In this paper, he explores what banks can do to adequately prepare.
PV and XVA Greeks for Callable Exotics by Algorithmic Differentiation
We generalize the algorithmic differentiation method proposed by Antonov (2016) from price Greeks to XVA Greeks.
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Numerix Journal Vol. 3 No. 2
*SPECIAL ISSUE- CURVES & CURVE CONSTRUCTION * In the Vol 3 No 2 special edition of the Numerix Journal, we present three papers on curve-related topics, including multi-curve methods. We conclude with an article introducing Numerix multi-curve functionality, both current and planned.
FRTB's Sensitivity Based Approach: Methodology, Procedure and Business Impact
Franck Rossi, Director of Product Management at Numerix, discusses the challenges presented by FRTB - from increasing capital requirements to P&L Attribution to IT review. In this paper, he explores what banks can do to adequately prepare.
Algorithmic Differentiation for Callable Exotics
Dr. Alexandre Antonov studies the algorithmic calculation of present values greeks for callable exotic instruments.
Numerix Journal Vol. 3 No. 1
Vol 3 No 1 Issue of the Numerix Journal explores the economic rationale and numerical methods used to address the KVA problem, techniques used by Numerix to calibrate a number of FX and interest rate models under the real-world measure, the Hedge Performance Test as a method of evaluating regulatory “fitness for purpose” of a model, and offers an introduction to Numerix Model Validation Services and Model Validation Studio.
FRTB's Sensitivity Based Approach Two-Part Webinar Series
Numerix invites you to join us for a two-part on-demand webinar series covering FRTB's Sensitivity Based Approach. Featured speakers Dr. Paolo Tarpanelli and Mr. Juan Vargas discuss the importance of the Sensitivity Based Approach and its methodology, as well as offer case studies to show the potential business impact of these new FRTB regulations.
Understanding the Riskiness of A GLWB Rider For FIAs
Credit support annexes specify rules for posting collateral. In this paper, Drs. Alexander Antonov and Vladimir Piterbarg propose advanced approaches for valuing the optionality of currency choice in multi-currency CSAs.
‘Finalized,’ but Far from the Finish Line – Preparing for the Next Evolution of FRTB
While the final FRTB text has some important changes from the fourth QIS of July 2015, including an extra year for implementation (with a new deadline of January 1st, 2019 for local translation and Dec 31st for latest date for 1st report submission by the financial institutions) and a reduced Residual Risk Add-on—many of the key rules in the framework remain unchanged from prior versions. Derivate market participants are finding the scope and complexity of the framework quite daunting.
The Next Chapter of FRTB: What to Know About FRTB’s New CVA Capital Framework
What You Need to Know About FRTB’s New CVA Capital Framework
Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance Case Study
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (SFMI), a multinational insurance company based in central Seoul, South Korea, selected the Numerix Economic Scenario Generator for producing its risk neutral economic scenarios. With its principal products including automobile, long-term and commercial insurance, enterprise risk management, and annuities—SFMI is the largest Property and Casualty Insurer in Korea.