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Libor discontinuation is an issue that continues to be top of mind for investors. Quickly approaching, the 2021 Libor phaseout will require a transition to alternative benchmarks, such as SONIA, €STER and SOFR. However, despite this being a huge deal, much of the industry remains unprepared to meet the change. To help our peers get a better handle on the transition, FINCAD recently held an

Some big changes are on the horizon for 2020. CME and LCH have both announced plans to change the USD discount rate by shifting their price alignment interest (PAI) to SOFR in October. Unfortunately, many remain unaware that this transition will have immediate impact on the value of OTC Libor swaps. So, what will the CME/LCH changes mean for those affected? For any open positions on CME or LCH

Well, here we are! 2019 is drawing to a close and the offices at FINCAD are abuzz with holiday cheer. Many of us are getting ready to sign off for Christmas break and enjoy some quality time with our families and friends. With this being a season of giving, I’d like to talk about why I am proud to work for a company that values giving back. Our culture at FINCAD is one that embraces opportunities

As the 2021 deadline approaches, the financial sector is abuzz with preparing for the end of Libor. Certainly, there are a myriad of business, operational and IT considerations that firms must tackle in order to ready themselves for the transition to new risk-free rates (RFR’s). Recently I had the pleasure of participating on the panels for two London-based events focused on Libor replacement. The

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are increasingly falling into favor with today’s investors. The appeal with this structured credit product is that it offers a potentially better payoff than vanilla instruments. However, the flip side is there may be greater risk involved. Thus, in terms of investing, one needs to evaluate the risk/reward profile and determine if MBS is a good fit for their firm’s