We introduce an innovative theoretical framework for the valuation and replication of derivative transactions between defaultable entities based on the principle of arbitrage freedom. Our framework extends the traditional formulations based on credit and debit valuation adjustments (CVA and...

[...]In this article, we explore the DPCs’ approachesto risk management and the extent to which theseapproaches provide competitive advantage. We begin bycharacterizing the major intermediaries in the derivativesmarkets and describing how they manage risk. We thendiscuss the emergence of...