The Case for Scenario Planning in Sandy’s WakeDecember 13, 2012After underestimating the strength of Hurricane Sandy, financial firms need to consider 'risk scenario planning' as a tool for forecasting what can go wrong in the future, writes author and risk analyst Andrew Waxman.
Spurred By Crisis, Euro Zone Is Shaping Up StudyNovember 26, 2012The euro zone is turning into a
more balanced and potentially more dynamic economy thanks to
market pressure and the constant demand for structural reforms,
a study showed on Monday.
Second-Tier Banks Need Capital Top-Up By 2016October 11, 2012Nationally important banks
will need to hold extra capital from 2016 to cushion the impact
on their domestic economies if they hit trouble, but the global
banking watchdog will leave it up to national regulators to say
how much more.
Outdated Portfolio Accounting Systems Stifle Growth — PollOctober 03, 2012Buy side executives responding to a SimCorp poll feel that their portfolio accounting systems may not support the launch of new products or major asset classes.
Big Data: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More ActionMarch 28, 2012While Big Data is a hot topic on Wall Street, most financial firms don't have the right systems in place to manage it and make it actionable, argues Microgen's SVP North America Tom Crawford.
Malaysia's RHB Banking Group Deploys FX Options SystemFebruary 07, 2012The fourth largest integrated banking group in Malaysia chose the latest version of GFI Group's Fenics Professional with a broad range of tools for their FX derivatives business.
Four Investment Banks Go Live with AcadiaSoftOctober 31, 2011Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and J.P. Morgan are using AcadiaSoft's online community for margin automation in the OTC derivatives market.
DTCC Confirms Normal Operations August 29, 2011Despite the impact of Hurricane Irene on the east coast, DTCC said deadlines for clearing fund, settlement and other processes will be as usual, except for certificate-based services.
Fincad Forms Counsel of AdvisorsAugust 19, 2011The counsel will provide the derivatives software company with guidance on corporate strategy, product direction and market positioning.
Risk Institute Denounces Short Selling Bans in EuropeAugust 12, 2011EDHEC-Risk Institute warns that curtailing short selling in Belgium, France, Italy and Spain can be disruptive to markets and have spillover effects.
