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FINCAD Analytics Suite v2011.1 Usability Improvements |
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Available on March 29th, FINCAD Analytics Suite v2011.1 will contain many usability improvements, including the addition of more, even easier to use "fc" functions. These functions allow users to input values using natural language, and reduce the number of functions needed. For some instruments, one "fc" function effectively replaces and provides the outputs of six "aa" functions. To find out more, contact your FINCAD Representative or email sales@fincad.com. |
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F3 MATLAB® Edition - Coming in May |
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Combining the power of the F3 analytics platform in the MATLAB environment, the F3 MATLAB® Edition will be available in May of this year. If you'd like to know more or be a beta client, send an email to m.streeter@fincad.com. |
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Hedge Accounting Functionality Added to Fair Value Insight |
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FINCAD has added Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness testing to its web-based solution, Fair Value Insight. The system now offers corporate treasuries the ability to comply with hedge accounting rules under FAS 133 and IAS 39/IFRS 9 regulations for interest rate instruments. Recently, hedge effectiveness for FX instruments was added to the system... |
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RESOURCES |
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[Webcast] Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Audit |
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Looking to make audit season easier this year? View this short webcast, where Gurpreet Banwait, Product Manager at FINCAD, takes you through the top 3 pre-audit mistakes surrounding derivatives valuation. Learn how to make simple changes in your derivatives process that relate to big improvements in the eyes of your auditors. |
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[FINCAD White Paper] Treasury Risk Management in the New Era of Regulated Capital |
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"Basel III will mandate banks to shore up capital to meet tighter requirements, either by raising more capital or rationalizing their lending portfolios. For banks, this will mean a reshuffling of their corporate client bases to whom they lend, and changes to product lines. For corporations, this will lead to transformed banking relationships and possibly a reshuffling of funding sources..." |
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[Webcast] Risk Management for Corporate Treasurers - Portfolio Sensitivity Analysis |
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Performing a sensitivity analysis, also known as a "what-if" or "scenario" analysis, is one of the simplest ways to determine your risk exposure. This 5-minute webcast discusses the concepts behind sensitivity analysis for corporate treasuries and shows how easily it can be done using Fair Value Insight. |
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EVENTS AND WEBINARS |
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[Recorded Webinar] Accelerating Portfolio Analysis with Third Party Analytics: A Technology Perspective |
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View the recording of this informative, hour-long webinar, hosted on February 24th.
Dr. Tony Webb, Director Analytics and Dr. Marc Vlitos, Product Manager Enterprise Solutions illustrate how innovations in third party analytics technology are enabling the deployment of highly efficient solutions for portfolio level valuation and risk analytics for even the most complex, sizable or dynamic portfolios. |
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ICBI Global Derivatives & Risk Management Conference 2011 - April 12-15th – Paris |
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This April, join FINCAD at the prestigious Global Derivatives and Risk Management Conference at the Hotel Concorde LaFayette in Paris. The largest event of its kind, this conference already has over 100 confirmed speakers and 400 registered attendees. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals from around the world and get up to speed on the latest innovations in derivatives modelling, pricing, hedging, risk management and trading. Be sure to stop by FINCAD's booth, number 11.
As an exhibitor we are pleased to offer you a 25% discount off the regular conference fee. To access this special price visit this link. Click on the 'Register Now' button on the top right to access your VIP code. |
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SIFMA Financial Services and Technology Expo – June 14-16 2011 – New York |
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We are pleased to announce that FINCAD will once again be exhibiting at SIFMA's Financial Services and Technology Expo in New York, the leading event in the industry with over 200 vendors and 8000 expected attendees. This year's program will focus specifically on new market regulations and technology solutions, as well as a take closer look at social media's impact on financial services firms.
Come visit FINCAD at our booth 1756. |
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FINCAD SERVICE PARTNERS |
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FINCAD Service Partners Deliver Integrated Solutions |
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Take advantage of FINCAD`s experienced service partners for projects requiring the integration of FINCAD analytics into new or existing systems:
In Europe:
Cerebra Investment Technology specializes in front-office technology for investment managers, helping large buy-side clients to meet their derivatives valuations needs.
In North America:
Financial Risk Group (FRG) is a risk management one-stop shop for banks, asset managers, hedge funds and non-financial institutions in the energy and commodity-based business. FRG has extensive experience implementing SAS risk solutions.
NorthPoint Solutions provides custom business solutions integrating commercial software products, legacy systems and custom applications for Hedge Funds and Alternate Asset Managers. |
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FEATURED PARTNER |
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Eagle Integrates FINCAD's Fixed Income and Derivatives Analytics |
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Eagle Investment Systems LLC, a leading provider of financial services technology and a subsidiary of BNY Mellon, has signed an agreement to incorporate FINCAD Analytics into the Eagle suite for use within its data management and performance measurement solutions.
Designed to streamline the process for managing complex investments, this integration provides Eagle's clients with built-in functionality to simplify valuation and calculation of analytics for fixed income and derivatives... |
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EXTRA EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT |
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Did you miss the article on Model Assumptions Behind the ISDA CDS Standard Model? |
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The ISDA CDS Standard Model is intended to standardize the way in which a running spread can be converted to an upfront fee, as well as how the cash settlement amount is calculated for a CDS.
FINCAD has independently replicated the ISDA pricing methodology in both FINCAD Analytics Suite and F3... |
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