Essays about: "OTC Derivatives Market"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words OTC Derivatives Market.

  1. 1. Convergence Properties for Different Null Space Bases When Solving the Initial Margin Optimization Problem Using CMA-ES

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Jacob Barnholdt; Filip Carlsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Financial mathematics; CMA-ES; Optimization; Initial Margin; Null space representations; Finansiell matematik; CMA-ES; Optimering; Initial Margin; Nollrumsrepresentationer;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates how the evolutionary algorithm CMA-ES (Covariance Matrix Adaption Evolution Strategy) can be used for optimizing the total initial margin for a network of banks trading bilateral OTC derivatives. The algorithm is a stochastic method for optimization of non-linear and, but not limited to, non-convex functions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Backtesting of simulated method for Counterparty Credit Risk

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Love Lundström; Oscar Öhman; [2020]
    Keywords : Counterparty Credit Risk; Risk Factor; Monte Carlo Simulation; Quantitative Backtesting; Statistical Backtesting; OTC Derivative;

    Abstract : After the financial crisis of 2008 regulators found that the derivative market, where financial institutions traded OTC derivatives with each other, played a significantrole in triggering the crisis. This led to the emergence of Counterparty Credit Risk(CCR) which is used to measure the exposure banks have to their counterparties. READ MORE

  4. 3. Counterparty Credit Exposures for Interest Rate Derivatives using Stochastic Grid Bundling Method and Change of Measure

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Johan Gustavsson; [2017]
    Keywords : OTC; Counterparty credit risk; HW1F; Market price of risk; CVA; Potential Future Exposure; Expected Exposure; Bermudan swaption; Stochastic Grid Bundling Method; SGBM.; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The notional amounts outstanding of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives had grown exponentially for almost two decades and its rapid growth were mainly due the increase in OTC interest rate derivatives. As of december 2014, the total notional amounts outstanding in the global OTC market was 630 trillions USD and the OTC interest rate derivatives represents about 80% of the market. READ MORE

  5. 4. Credit Value Adjustment: The Aspects of Pricing Counterparty Credit Risk on Interest Rate Swaps

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Martin Hellander; [2015]
    Keywords : OTC derivatives; Credit Value Adjustment; Debit Value Adjustment; wrongway risk; interest rate swaps; LIBOR Market Model; Cox-Ingersoll-Ross process.;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the pricing of counterparty credit risk on an OTC plain vanilla interest rate swap is investigated. Counterparty credit risk can be defined as the risk that a counterparty in a financial contract might not be able or willing to fulfil their obligations. This risk has to be taken into account in the valuation of an OTC derivative. READ MORE

  6. 5. Credit Value Adjustment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Johan Ahlberg; [2013]
    Keywords : Basel III; Bilateral CVA; Counterparty credit risk; Credit value adjustment; CVA; CVA capital charge; DVA; OTC derivatives.; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : In this thesis the topic Counterparty Credit Risk in OTC derivative transactions is described and the pricing component arising from it, i.e., the Credit Value Adjustment (CVA), is discussed. READ MORE