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In the ever-evolving world of finance, over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are the hidden gems within portfolios of savvy managers, offering both complexity and opportunity. Initially developed to meet specific hedging needs, OTC derivatives have grown significantly in both volume and importance, now playing a crucial role in global finance. These instruments offer the unique ability to
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Enhancing Efficiency in Corporate Actions for OTC Derivatives
INTRODUCTION Every time a portfolio manager says, “What do you mean I can’t do that?” a new derivative type is born. I’m half kidding, there are undoubtedly robust regulations to attempt to limit irresponsible decisions from having an outsized impact on the market, but when red tape or cost gets in the way of something
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Cash Drag or Collateral-Derived Alpha: The Choice Is Yours
Generating alpha is hard enough, so why let cash drag stifle returns? With derivative-laden portfolios in a high-interest rate environment, collateral presents opportunity to improve returns. The decade-long period of low-interest rates created detrimental habits with a default cash collateral model. Asset owners face challenges in diversifying collateral beyond cash due to existing infrastructure that
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Reduce Risk and Enable Scalability in Derivatives Processing by Modernizing Processes and Technology
The accumulation of temporary workarounds in back and middle office operations can pose significant risks to firms. As new opportunities arise, scalability is often hindered. Fortunately, new vendor capabilities have made it easier to modernize these operations by integrating applications into IBOR or conducting a complete re-platforming exercise. Read this article to learn how to best utilize derivatives for modernizing operations.
by Jake Daly-Leonard, Consultant
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Modernizing Derivatives Oversight Through Accounting Optimization
Historical inefficiencies in accounting software made accounting workarounds for complex products a matter of necessity. As vendor offerings have caught up to this complexity, is your firm prepared to migrate these assets between platforms?
by Jake Daly-Leonard, Consultant
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How To Maximize Your Performance Through Collateral Management
Are you overlooking potential performance impacts from your collateral management practices? Collateral management products can help optimize pledging collateral, reduce claims and fees, and reduce headcount.
by Jake Daly-Leonard, Consultant
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