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Coefficient of Determination
The coefficient of determination (𝑹^2 ) of multiple regression is a goodness of fit measure
Understanding LIBOR: A Comprehensive Guide to the World’s Most Influential Benchmark Rate
With this blog, you will understand LIBOR, it’s global impact and important, it’s controversies, and some of the alternatives.
Credit Default Swap, Example & Importance
Credit default swaps (CDSs) are financial derivatives that pay off when issuer of a reference instrument defaults.
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Chi Square Distribution
The chi-squared distribution is frequently encountered when testing hypotheses about model parameters
What is Uniform Distribution in Finance
A uniform random variable is the simplest continuous random variable
Role of Tranches in the Securitization
Tranches are segments created from a pool of securities usually debt instruments such as bonds or mortgages that are divvied up by risk, time to maturity
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The GARP Code of Conduct: A Comprehensive Guide
The GARP Code of Conduct is a set of basic principles aimed at assisting financial risk management.
Corporate Governance: A Introductory Guide
Understanding Corporate governance is more important than ever. In this post we will give you a introductory guide to get started.
Unraveling Netting: A Deep Dive into Payment Offsetting in Financial Transactions
Netting is defined as the method in which payments are offset so that only one party needs to make a payment
What is Covariance?
Covariance is a measure of dispersion that captures how the variables move together.
Definition of Risk with Examples
Risk is the uncertainty surrounding outcomes. We may also refer it as ‘volatility’ around outcomes.
Syndication in Finance: How Loan and Bond Syndication Works
A syndicate is a temporary alliance of businesses coming together to manage a large transaction.
Modern Portfolio Theory
The modern portfolio theory is a pragmatic approach for choosing investments so as to maximise their overall returns within an acceptable level of risk.