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Preparing your option pricing and risk models for negative commodity futures prices This week began with a shocking decline in the May WTI oil futures contract price. In an unexpected sequence of events, combining the low demand for oil, a definitive lack of storage options, and a rush of traders exiting positions before delivery obligations were to occur, the perfect storm was created. The WTI

Market turbulence in the last two months has left many wondering, "What's next?" We've seen indicators of the economy trending poorly, such as high unemployment, continued infection rates, and potential supply chain disruption. Meanwhile the markets themselves have remarkably bounced back to modest declines over the last three weeks. To better understand the markets in uncertain times, it is

Plummeting interest rates spurred by the COVID crisis are making liability-driven investing (LDI) more challenging than ever. Though firms are seeing reduced returns, they must still try to find ways of ensuring they have sufficient assets to cover their liabilities. To ease some of the complexity, it’s vital to have LDI technology in place with flexibility to properly match investment and risk

In just a few short weeks, the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on our daily lives and the global economy . Market volatility has increased dramatically, mostly due to significant declines, but also due to some recent positive swings. Drastic measures are now being taken to combat the spread of this novel virus. With investors reacting to the latest news of government stimulus, community infection