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System and method for multi-factor modeling, analysis and margining of credit default swaps for risk offset

US8103578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2009
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for determining a margin requirement associated with a plurality of financial instruments within a portfolio is disclosed. The system and method include receiving a plurality of data associated with the plurality of financial instruments within the portfolio, determining a systematic risk margin based on at least a portion of the received plurality of data, determining a curve risk margin based on at least a second portion of the received plurality of data, determining a convergence and divergence risk margin based on at least a third portion of the received plurality of data, determining a sector risk margin based on at least a fourth portion of the received plurality of data, determining an idiosyncratic risk margin based on at least a fifth portion of the received plurality of data, determining a liquidity risk margin based on at least a sixth portion of the received plurality of data, determining a basis risk margin based on at least a seventh portion of the received plurality of data, and calculating a multi-factor risk margin based on one more of the determined risk factors.

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