Technology
Fixed-Income Technology Solutions, 2019: Market and Vendor Landscape
The landscape for fixed-income solutions is a complex one, shaped by a variety of economic, geographic and cultural factors. This complexity is creating wide differences across different segments of the market - notably bonds, securities and loans - in…
All in a name: why ‘private blockchains’ weaken the blockchain case
Many projects labeled ‘private blockchains’ are merely database hygiene or ‘permissioned DLT’ solutions given a more marketing-friendly moniker. But increasing misuse of the term ‘private blockchain’ could create confusion in the market and undermine a…
If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu: the case for bug bounties
As fear around cyberattacks grows, so-called ‘bug bounties’ offer firms an opportunity to buy information on security vulnerabilities in their systems before they become public or fall into the hands of bad actors. In future, these transactions will be…
For growing FinTechs, risk technology will be a must to appease tougher regulators
In striving for growth, many FinTech firms enter different markets with solutions that use the same underlying technology. As highlighted by recent AML-related issues, however, this technology is seldom regulation-friendly. To withstand deeper inbound…
Breaking the glass box: achieving ‘explainability’ that actually explains
Tied to the growing popularity of machine learning (ML) tools is the need to explain their underlying rationale. But buzzwords, like ‘glass box’, are steering the explainability conversation off course. Meanwhile, without proper investment in the tech…
Why more is not always better in the world of credit
Advanced analytics and AI promise revolutions everywhere, but real-world constraints abound. This is notably true in the world of credit scoring, which needs to be understandable, is often slow to give out real-world results, and can be muddied by the…
Sell-Side Enterprise Risk Management Technology, 2019: Market Update and Vendor Landscape
After summarizing key market trends, we analyze two areas where there has been considerable activity: margin valuation adjustment (MVA) and initial margin (IM) requirements.
Regulators need a robust taxonomy of tools before tackling AI
Regulating AI is a challenge that must and will be faced. Central to effective regulation will be a robust, accurate taxonomy of the multiplicity of available AI techniques.
Cyber Risk Quantification Solutions: Market and Vendor Landscape 2019
As the frequency and severity of cyber breaches continue to grow, cyber crime is now one of the biggest challenges facing financial institutions (FIs). Adding to their problems, FIs must also address the growing risk of technology outages – established…
Case Study: Loxon and MKB Bank
This report details the implementation of a risk rating/scoring solution by Loxon for MKB Bank, a universal bank based in Hungary.
Financial Crime Risk Management Systems: AML and Watchlist Monitoring 2019
This is Chartis’ first dedicated anti-money laundering (AML) report. It updates the key trends and dynamics in the market, and provides a snapshot of the vendor landscape.