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by Atos
August 13th, 2013, 12:25 pm
Forum: Numerical Methods Forum
Topic: The Alternating Direction Explicit (ADE) Method Thread
Replies: 146
Views: 182638

The Alternating Direction Explicit (ADE) Method Thread

Someone in this thread mentioned this possibility few years ago.
by Atos
August 13th, 2013, 11:21 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: A special quanto case?
Replies: 12
Views: 8190

A special quanto case?

If you would write down the payoff in full, it may help to understand better.
by Atos
August 13th, 2013, 11:11 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Collateral preferences in different countries
Replies: 10
Views: 8415

Collateral preferences in different countries

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: DavidJNTo understand what is possible one needs to consider the relevant legal documentation. The set of available currencies for collateral movements is defined in legal terms in the Credit Support Annexes (CSAs) to the ISDA Master Agreements signed between counterpart...
by Atos
August 13th, 2013, 10:59 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: A special quanto case?
Replies: 12
Views: 8190

A special quanto case?

What is the payoff? If it is [S_eq * S_fx - K]^+, it looks like compo.
by Atos
August 13th, 2013, 10:53 am
Forum: Numerical Methods Forum
Topic: The Alternating Direction Explicit (ADE) Method Thread
Replies: 146
Views: 182638

The Alternating Direction Explicit (ADE) Method Thread

I have been hoping that ADE is particularly suitable for GPU. But it seems to be not the case, right?
by Atos
August 13th, 2013, 7:47 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Collateral preferences in different countries
Replies: 10
Views: 8415

Collateral preferences in different countries

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: rmaxSo what if it s Branch in another country? What is the domestic currency in this case?These are already details, which depend on the branch legal position and the policy of the bank. I am interested in big fishes in their own water. What are the preferences of Nomur...
by Atos
August 12th, 2013, 11:03 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Collateral preferences in different countries
Replies: 10
Views: 8415

Collateral preferences in different countries

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: DavidJNAgree with Martinghoul that this is a counterparty specific issue rather than country specific. I once saw some Deutche Bank stuff on this, maybe contact those people?I would love to. Can you give a name?QuoteOriginally posted by: rmaxAgreed. I worked at a place ...
by Atos
August 8th, 2013, 2:49 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Collateral preferences in different countries
Replies: 10
Views: 8415

Collateral preferences in different countries

I have a strong feeling that cheapest-to-delivery is country specific. This what I try to prove or disapprove. I am looking for some empirical research or may be people can share the preferences of banks they know. I don't think this is a commercial secret.
by Atos
August 8th, 2013, 1:43 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Basis swaps and paralell curve shifts
Replies: 7
Views: 8801

Basis swaps and paralell curve shifts

<t>The easiest way is to look at EUR 3M-6M basis swap. It is usually quoted as a difference of two plain IRS, 3M and 6M. If 3M and 6M par rates change by the same amount, the basis spread (difference between those two) obviously remains the same. So the par basis swap should be still at par. Off-par...
by Atos
August 8th, 2013, 12:42 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Collateral preferences in different countries
Replies: 10
Views: 8415

Collateral preferences in different countries

<t>Hi,Lots of CSA agreements allow for multiple currencies to post. I wonder if banks in particular countries have preferences for particular currencies?I know that European banks mostly prefer to post EUR as collateral. I have heard that Japanese banks prefer to post JPY.What about Australia, UK, o...
by Atos
May 11th, 2011, 6:41 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: OIS Curve Discount Factors
Replies: 21
Views: 39465

OIS Curve Discount Factors

<r>Hi,Did anybody manage to get this paper by West? <URL url="http://www.finmod.co.za/WestYieldCurvesOIS.pdf">http://www.finmod.co.za/WestYieldCurvesOIS.pdf</URL> I can find only some short 4 page version. I would appreciate if you can post it here or send it to me.ThanksQuoteOriginally posted by: G...
by Atos
April 20th, 2010, 3:52 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: How to calculate OIS swap rate
Replies: 8
Views: 38887

How to calculate OIS swap rate

Can anybody shed some light on timing? If EONIA rate is fixed today, does the cash flow occur today or tomorrow?
by Atos
April 15th, 2010, 4:19 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: My incompetent professor part 2
Replies: 40
Views: 45265

My incompetent professor part 2

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: riskguruLet me take another crack at the "yes it does" "no it does not" debate here. Covered interest rate parity is a no arbitrage condition. Any no arbitrage condition is conditional on well functioning markets that allow the arbitrage to be costlessly executed by eno...
by Atos
March 12th, 2010, 6:08 am
Forum: Trading Forum
Topic: FX vanilla contract specs
Replies: 0
Views: 30091

FX vanilla contract specs

<t>Hi,I always thought that vanilla trading was all about volatility. But it seems not the case anymore. So a couple of questions, which someone with FX trading experience may kindly clarify for me.When a bank trader asks a broker for quotes on an FX vanilla option, what exactly is negotiated?Do bro...
by Atos
February 16th, 2010, 12:55 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Credit/liquidity spread at longer maturities
Replies: 18
Views: 35088

Credit/liquidity spread at longer maturities

QuoteOriginally posted by: TinManAlternatively, get a CSA in place!It is not always possible. And BTW, does CSA cover my full exposure to the counterparty?