Data
In search of clean data: firms navigate data challenges as LLM adoption flourishes
This WatersTechnology rapid read report explores the transformative potential of LLMs in financial services, offering insights into the evolution, challenges and positive impacts on decision-making processes in capital markets
Leading-edge LLM approaches: predictive analytics for M&A targets
Utilising LLMs, LSEG’s StarMine Mergers and Acquisitions Target Model is transforming the landscape for M&A target predictions. LSEG’s Nelson Chin and Richard Goldman discuss the company’s ongoing innovation in data analytics
Degree of influence 2023: Quants thrive on volatility
Climate, crypto and market impact also featured among the top research topics in 2023
AI model uses quantum maths to learn like a human
Could the next big breakthrough in machine learning come from the world of finance?
Better tech brings threat of two-speed trading in fixed income
Smaller asset managers may get left behind as automation allows the big players to prosper
Can machine learning help predict recessions? Not really
Artificial intelligence models stumble on noisy data and lack of interpretability
FRTB managers face hard facts about risk factors
There are ways to reduce the capital charges caused by NMRFs, but they come at a price
Achieving net zero with carbon offsets: best practices and what to avoid
A survey by Risk.net and ION Commodities found that firms are wary of using carbon offsets in their net-zero strategies. While this is understandable, given the reputational risk of many offset projects, it is likely to be extremely difficult and more…
EU and UK to rework flawed identifiers for swaps transparency
European Commission and FCA both plan to consult on Mifir replacement for unpopular Isins
Opra outages cause consternation in options markets
UBS warned clients they were looking at “bad data” on options screens
Revolutionising credit decisioning in digital banking: harnessing AI/machine learning, LLM and alternative data sources
This webinar explores how financial institutions can leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models and alternative data sources, including open banking data, to modernise credit risk assessment and application fraud prevention
Maximum insecurity: banks tool up to meet cyber threat
Lenders confront “existential” threat of data leaks with bigger teams and better controls
How patchy liquidity is stymieing systematic credit
…and what investors like AllianceBernstein, Man Numeric and Acadian are doing about it
Harnessing the power of data to optimise intraday liquidity management
Aaron Ayusa, director of client success at Baton Systems, explains the benefit of using data derived from real-time reconciliations to optimise intraday liquidity management
The power of data and analytics in driving sustainability initiatives
The challenges with current data approaches are data availability, reliability and transparency. It is, therefore, crucial to use data platforms and data mesh to enhance the process of obtaining accurate information, both for sustainability reporting and…
Behavioural analytics: data trend has asset managers looking inwards
Vanguard and others are building tools that “nudge” investors to make better investment decisions
Identity verification solutions 2023: market and vendor landscape
This report analyses the current identity verification solutions landscape and examines the key market trends, regulatory drivers and vendor strategies shaping it
JPM’s new EU arm is bloc’s 4th largest derivatives bank
Frankfurt-based dealer eclipsed homegrown G-Sibs in 2022 on several indicators
Social distancing: quantifying the ‘S’ in ESG
The ‘social’ pillar of ESG has been the poor relation in terms of data – until now
Fleeting volatility vexes trend followers
Jumpy markets give quant firms the jitters as tried-and-tested strategies struggle in 2023
Approaching menace: how financial firms are tackling emerging risks
Exploring the changing shape of emerging risks and how integrated risk management is helping companies to meet the challenges head-on