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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
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.
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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.
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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.
Collateralised Debt Obligation (CDO): What Finance Professionals Need to Know
Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) is a structured product that banks can use to unburden themselves of credit risk.
Lehman Brothers Crisis
Lehman Brothers was an investment bank founded in 1850, was highly active in sourcing debts, repackaging them as securitised assets, selling them to investors.
Sharpe Ratio
This post will dive into the Sharpe ratio, what it is, how it’s calculated and how to use it to make smart investment decisions.
What is Beta? Unraveling the Mysteries of Financial Volatility
Beta is a measure of volatility compared to a benchmark index like the S& P 500. It is also primarily used in the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).