We analyze the liquidity component in a derivative transaction where both counterparties can default, and the effect of a counterparty's default probability on his funding costs and benefits. The analysis shows that the value of a transaction is influenced not by the total cost of funding of a...

In this work Massimo Morini and Andrea Prampolini argue that KVA is a component of profit turned into a valuation adjustment as a by-product of regulatory constraints based on a conservative consideration of market hedges. The regulatory foundations of KVA are analyzed from RWAs to the Leverage...

In modern monetary systems most money is created by commercial banks; we review how private money in the form of deposits circulates and discuss its possible tokenization. We show that a compelling case for the tokenization of bank deposits exists irrespective of the debate regarding central...

We discuss in detail the mapping methodology for the valuation of bespoke single tranche Collateralized Debt Obligations in the context of the stochastic recovery gaussian factor modelling framework recently proposed by Amraoui and Hitier (2008)

"A guide to the validation and risk management of quantitative models used for pricing and hedging. Whereas the majority of quantitative finance books focus on mathematics and risk management books focus on regulatory aspects, this book addresses the elements missed by this literature--the risks...

"A guide to the validation and risk management of quantitative models used for pricing and hedging. Whereas the majority of quantitative finance books focus on mathematics and risk management books focus on regulatory aspects, this book addresses the elements missed by this literature--the risks...

We compare two different bilateral counterparty valuation adjustment (BVA) formulas. The first formula is an approximation and is based on subtracting the two unilateral Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA)'s formulas as seen from the two different parties in the transaction. This formula is only a...

We analyze the practical consequences of the bilateral counterparty risk adjustment. We point out that past literature assumes that, at the moment of the first default, a risk-free closeout amount will be used. We argue that the legal (ISDA) documentation suggests in many points that a...