This text explores the current state of the art in quantitative investment management across seven key areas. Chapters by academics and practitioners working in leading investment management organizations bring together major theoretical and practical aspects of the field.

Chapter 1 Cryptocurrencies as an Asset Class -- Chapter 2 Are virtual currencies virtuous? Ethical and Environmental Issues -- Chapter 3 Cryptocurrency Mining -- Chapter 4 Regulating Bitcoin: A Tax Case Study -- Chapter 5 Are Cryptocurrencies Truly Trustless? -- Chapter 6 Blockchain &...

The bulk of this volume deals with the four main aspects of risk management: market risk, credit risk, risk management - in macro-economy as well as within companies. It presents a number of approaches and case studies directed at applying risk management to diverse business environments....

Chapter 1. Financial Risk Management and Climate Change Risk -- Part 1. Monetary Policy and Financial Risk Management -- Chapter 2. The Cost of Unconventional Monetary Policy Measures. A Risk Manager's Perspective -- Chapter 3. The Eurosystem Collateral Framework and the Measures Introduced in...

Overview of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Research -- Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis -- Options and Option Pricing Theory -- Risk Management -- Theory, Methodology, and Applications