The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2024

Over the past two decades, several critical financial market regulations have been implemented globally, particularly in response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The years following 2008’s GFC experienced continued financial regulatory reform.

Financial Institution 67

Financial Institution Financial Market Risk Management Banking 67

Peak Frameworks

JULY 20, 2023

A stock market crash is an event that can have a significant impact on investors and financial markets. A stock market crash is typically triggered by a combination of economic factors and investor psychology. Additionally, high market volatility and increased trading volumes can indicate underlying instability.

Stock 40

Stock Economics Risk Management Investors 40

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 5, 2023

During this period, businesses often expand their operations, capital expenditure increases, and markets tend to perform strongly. Such a conducive environment frequently spurs significant investment opportunities and robust financial activity. This phase typically involves increased market volatility and heightened investment risk.

Business 52

Business Economics Investment Investors 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Rooted in philosophy, its significance in guiding ethical and rational financial decisions is undeniable. For example, the 2008 financial crisis can be examined through the lens of Natural Law. Consider the decisions leading up to the Enron scandal, where financial statements were manipulated, betraying shareholders' trust.

Business 52

Business Finance Finance Investment Banking 52

Peak Frameworks

MAY 24, 2023

The advent of derivatives in the 1970s marked a significant milestone in global finance, offering a structured risk management approach and fostering efficient price discovery. These complex instruments enable investors to hedge risks, speculate on future price movements, and exploit arbitrage opportunities.

Portfolio Management 52

Portfolio Management Private Equity Investors Risk Management 52

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Though these portfolios consider risks and liabilities, they usually do not account for non-financial risks that companies/stocks may carry—operational, reputational, and strategic. The replicating portfolio concept is widely used in financial markets. Such portfolios enable timely financial reporting.

Portfolio 52

Portfolio Portfolio Management Insurance Risk Management 52

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

It is essential for interest rate benchmarks, reflecting market liquidity, credit trends, and interest rate perceptions. Interest rate swaps are risk management tools, allowing parties to hedge against interest rate fluctuations and achieve desired cash flow structures. Without swap, this would nit have been possible.

Financial Institution 91

Financial Institution Banking Bank Financial Models 91