Expertise: Derivatives and Collateral

Evaluate the Maturity of Your Derivatives Operations

There’s a classic line from The Simpsons: “The Springfield Police have told me that 91% of all traffic accidents are caused by you six guys,” followed by celebration at Moe’s.   While there is no centralized data source attributing the causes of pricing errors across investment operations, derivatives are often a significant contributor. At times, it

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ISITC Securities Operations Conference – Fall 2025 Recap

The 2025 ISITC Fall Forum brought together professionals from across the financial services industry to explore the trends and technologies reshaping operations. Discussions ranged from the explosive growth of private markets to Europe’s complex roadmap to T+1, the shifting stablecoin landscape, and the push toward extended trading hours in the U.S. Despite the breadth of

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Transformation Tapes, Episode 3: Derivatives

Manual steps, errors, and costly trade failures often plague derivatives operations. AI can help firms transition from firefights to foresights by reducing downtime, accelerating reconciliations, and freeing teams to focus on meaningful work. David Raza discusses this topic in his recent article, From Friction to Flow: Rethinking Derivatives Operations with AI. Listen to the highlights

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From Friction to Flow: Rethinking Derivatives Operations with AI

In a world where front offices are adopting AI for portfolio construction and risk modeling, the middle office is quietly falling behind. Operational failures cost the industry Billions annually. According to DTCC, a global trade fail rate of just 2% leads to approximately $3 billion in costs each year, much of it stemming from outdated,

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Private: The Customization Conundrum: Navigating the Challenges of OTC Derivatives | Meradia

The Customization Conundrum: Navigating the Challenges of OTC Derivatives

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 | Meradia | Two Business Persons Plan A Project

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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