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Exploring FRTB's Fragmented Implementation Across Jurisdictions
The fragmented implementation of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) across various jurisdictions poses major challenges for global financial institutions. Dissimilar go-live timelines and rules are leading to inconsistencies in capital requirements and regulatory burdens. Learn about FRTB complexities in our blog.
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FINCAD’s Top 5 eBooks Help Firms Navigate Valuation and Risk Challenges
In a market environment with low-yields and negative interest rates, investment firms are finding it harder than ever to generate returns. Best practices for overcoming these and other pressing challenges are tackled in five of our most popular eBooks, available on the FINCAD website. In the pursuit of improved returns, many firms are using more sophisticated trading strategies involving
February 14, 2017
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Adding Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) to Multi-Asset Portfolios
In an effort to improve investment returns, many financial institutions are implementing more sophisticated trading strategies involving diverse asset classes, like mortgage-backed securities (MBS). But because MBS have unique characteristics, they create modeling challenges for many firms. To delve into these challenges and offer ways to overcome them, FINCAD recently held a webinar, “MBS Best
February 7, 2017
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FINCAD Welcomes Philip Brittan and Geoffrey Fite to the Board
I am pleased to announce that we have added two new members to FINCAD’s board of directors. Philip Brittan and Geoffrey Fite are both highly experienced and respected leaders with extensive backgrounds in financial technology. Philip Brittan Geoffrey Fite Philip has nearly 30 years experience as a technology and business leader, primarily in FinTech. In addition to founding three start-ups, he has
February 1, 2017
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Overcoming Challenges in Liability-Driven Investing (LDI)
Overcoming Challenges in Liability-Driven Investing (LDI)
LDI managers face a challenging market environment with low-returns and increased regulatory oversight. These factors make it difficult to generate solid returns and properly manage liability risk. FINCAD recently hosted a webinar around this topic, “Proven Tips for Maximizing Success with an LDI Strategy,” presented by Erik Vynckier, Board Member of Foresters Friendly Society and FINCAD Advisor
January 24, 2017
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FINCAD Launches Powerful Enhancements for Buy-Side
I am excited to announce the launch of our latest version of F3, FINCAD’s next generation valuation and risk solution. The new enhancements include advanced scenario analysis capabilities and a more flexible reporting framework, enabling improved portfolio and risk management decisions—the kind of decisions that drive superior investment returns. The latest enhancements build on a series of
January 20, 2017
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