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48 results for Defined Contribution

This paper revisits optimal investment strategies for defined contribution pension schemes using forward preferences.

problem Optimal investment strategies derived from backward models are not time-consistent and sub-optimal in real scenarios.
method Introduces forward preferences and solves optimal investment strategies for defined contribution pension schemes.
result Constructs optimal investment strategies for defined contribution pension schemes using forward preferences.

In this paper, a regional knot invariant is constructed. Like the Wirtinger presentation of a knot group, each planar region contributes a generator, and each crossing contributes a relation. The invariant is call a tridle of the link. As in the quandle theory, one can define Alexander quandle and get Alexander polynom…

2017-03-17abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper proposes a dynamic risk measure approach for evaluating defined-contribution pension funds.

problem Periodic evaluation of defined-contribution pension funds to manage risk and improve projections.
method Dynamic risk measure criterion, model-free reinforcement learning, Lee-Carter mortality model.
result Periodic evaluations lead to more risk-averse strategies, while mortality improvements encourage risk-seeking behaviors.

Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) launched in 1997 the model CreditRisk+ which aims at calculating the loss distribution of a credit portfolio on the basis of a methodology from actuarial mathematics. Knowing the loss distribution, it is possible to determine quantile-based values-at-risk (VaRs) for the portfolio. An o…

2001-12-04abs ↗pdf ↗

Study on risk contributions of portfolios using lambda quantile risk measures.

problem No known allocation rule for non-positively homogeneous risk measures.
method Defined lambda quantiles on portfolio compositions, derived derivatives, and introduced generalized Euler contributions.
result Explicit formulae for the derivatives of lambda quantiles, showing their homogeneity properties.

Study evaluates UK CDC schemes, finding intergenerational cross-subsidies in flat-accrual schemes and dynamic-accrual schemes can reduce but not eliminate them.

problem Intergenerational cross-subsidies in UK CDC schemes, particularly in flat-accrual schemes.
method Comparison of flat-accrual and dynamic-accrual CDC schemes, analysis of performance and level of cross-subsidies.
result Dynamic-accrual schemes can reduce but not eliminate intergenerational cross-subsidies, while flat-accrual schemes often have significant cross-subsidies.

Pension schemes all over the world are under increasing pressure to efficiently hedge the longevity risk posed by ageing populations. In this work, we study an optimal investment problem for a defined contribution pension scheme which decides to hedge the longevity risk using a mortality-linked security, typically a lo…

2019-04-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimal withdrawal strategy for DC pension plans maximizes total withdrawals while managing risk.

problem Maximizing withdrawals from DC pension plans while managing risk.
method Optimal stochastic control approach with constraints on withdrawal and asset allocation.
result Optimal strategy yields higher average withdrawals with minimal increase in risk.

Investigates multi-period portfolio optimization for DC plans using buffered Probability of Exceedance.

problem Optimizing long-term Defined Contribution plans with realistic constraints and dynamic dynamics.
method Formulates and solves bilevel optimization problems for pre-commitment and time-consistent Mean-bPoE and Mean-CVaR portfolio optimization.
result Time-consistent Mean-bPoE strategies maintain investor preferences for minimum terminal wealth, unlike Mean-CVaR.

Neural networks have proven to be extremely powerful tools for modern artificial intelligence applications, but computational and storage complexity remain limiting factors. This paper presents two compatible contributions towards reducing the time, energy, computational, and storage complexities associated with multil…

2018-12-04abs ↗pdf ↗

FedCM measures contributions in real-time for federated learning.

problem Fairly allocating contributions in federated learning systems.
method FedCM calculates impact based on current and previous rounds with attention aggregation.
result FedCM is more sensitive to data quality and quantity in real-time.

Deep neural network optimizes retirement consumption in defined contribution pensions.

problem Optimizing consumption in a defined contribution pension system.
method Formulated as a stochastic control problem, trained deep neural network policy.
result Deep neural network outperforms deterministic rules and adapts to market changes.

A new measure of causal influence quantifies intrinsic contributions in DAGs.

problem Quantifying intrinsic causal contributions in Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs).
method Recursive decomposition of node contributions, structure-preserving interventions, Shapley symmetrization.
result A measure of intrinsic causal contribution that is invariant to node relabeling.

Paper defines a jellyfish algorithm for a specific subfactor planar algebra.

problem Diagrammatic presentation of generators and relations for E7E_7 subfactor planar algebra.
method Diagrammatic presentation and proof of well-definedness of jellyfish algorithm.
result Jellyfish algorithm is a well-defined surjection onto C for E7E_7 subfactor planar algebra.

India introduces NPS to manage pension liabilities and promote savings.

problem Managing pension liabilities and promoting savings among employees.
method Comparative analysis of NPS and OPS, addressing stakeholder claims.
result NPS reduces government pension liabilities and promotes disciplined saving.

New measure EC assesses node contributions in nonlinear, time-varying systems.

problem Existing node contribution measures assume linear, time-invariant dynamics, failing for complex, real-world systems.
method Defined 'emergent contribution (EC)' as a dynamical leverage measure from Jacobians of differentiable models.
result EC diverges from average controllability under persistent regime switching and sign reversal, identifying limits of local linearization.

The u-plane integral is the contribution of the Coulomb branch to correlation functions of N=2 gauge theory on a compact four-manifold. We consider the u-plane integral for correlators of point and surface observables of topologically twisted theories with gauge group SU(2), for an arbitrary four-manifold with (b1,b2+)…

2019-10-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Kulldorff's (1997) seminal paper on spatial scan statistics (SSS) has led to many methods considering different regions of interest, different statistical models, and different approximations while also having numerous applications in epidemiology, environmental monitoring, and homeland security. SSS provides a way to …

2019-06-13abs ↗pdf ↗

NDDV estimates data point value from a single stochastic trajectory.

problem Estimating marginal contributions of data points over stochastic training paths.
method Introduces Neural Dynamic Data Valuation (NDDV) using stochastic state and adjoint equations.
result NDDV provides a one-run, trajectory-conditioned estimator of data point value.

We introduce the concepts of a multisymplectic structure and a polysymplectic structure on a general fiber bundle over a general base manifold, define the concept of the symbol of a multisymplectic form, which is a polysymplectic form representing its leading order contribution, and prove Darboux theorems for the exist…

2007-08-11abs ↗pdf ↗

Develops a new method for risk diversification using dynamic risk measures.

problem Dynamic risk diversification in investment portfolios.
method Introduces dynamic risk contributions and a recursive optimization approach for coherent dynamic distortion risk measures.
result Dynamic risk budgeting strategies can be solved using deep learning.

There is a growing interest and literature on intrinsic motivations and open-ended learning in both cognitive robotics and machine learning on one side, and in psychology and neuroscience on the other. This paper aims to review some relevant contributions from the two literature threads and to draw links between them. …

2019-12-31abs ↗pdf ↗

This work analyzes how different layers in deep neural networks contribute to generalization error.

problem Understanding the role of each layer in deep neural networks for generalization.
method Spectral analysis, Neural Tangent Kernel, Hermite polynomials, Spherical Harmonics.
result Initial layers in deep neural networks have a larger bias towards high-frequency functions.

Leverage score sampling provides an appealing way to perform approximate computations for large matrices. Indeed, it allows to derive faithful approximations with a complexity adapted to the problem at hand. Yet, performing leverage scores sampling is a challenge in its own right requiring further approximations. In th…

2018-10-31abs ↗pdf ↗

In the paper we consider the theory of elliptic operators acting in subspaces defined by pseudodifferential projections. This theory on closed manifolds is connected with the theory of boundary value problems for operators violating Atiyah-Bott condition. We prove an index formula for elliptic operators in subspaces de…

1999-07-06abs ↗pdf ↗

We quantify the benefit of collectivised investment funds, in which the assets of members who die are shared among the survivors. For our model, with realistic parameter choices, an annuity or individual fund requires approximately 20\% more initial capital to provide as good an outcome as a collectivised investment fu…

2019-09-27abs ↗pdf ↗

Study finds actuarial unfairness in China's pension system, proposing income-dependent annuitization rules.

problem Actuarial fairness in China's NDC pension system when mortality differs across income groups.
method Developed a mortality-differentiated Lee-Carter framework with group-specific baseline mortality schedules and a common period effect, estimated using national and subgroup data.
result Substantial actuarial unfairness in the current age-only divisor, with a reverse transfer from poorer to richer retirees.

Graph Neural Networks (GNN) come in many flavors, but should always be either invariant (permutation of the nodes of the input graph does not affect the output) or equivariant (permutation of the input permutes the output). In this paper, we consider a specific class of invariant and equivariant networks, for which we …

2019-05-13abs ↗pdf ↗

We consider the problem of learning a vector-valued function f in an online learning setting. The function f is assumed to lie in a reproducing Hilbert space of operator-valued kernels. We describe two online algorithms for learning f while taking into account the output structure. A first contribution is an algorithm,…

2013-11-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Proposes a Taylor framework to unify and analyze attribution methods.

problem Lack of a unified guideline for feature contribution assignment in machine learning models.
method Introduces a Taylor attribution framework to model the attribution problem and reformulates fourteen mainstream methods.
result Empirically validates the Taylor reformulations and reveals a positive correlation between performance and principles followed.

Stability of Morse index for harmonic maps on degenerating surfaces analyzed.

problem Analyzing stability of Morse index for harmonic maps on degenerating Riemann surfaces.
method Analysis of second variation of energy, identification of conditions for upper semicontinuity, explicit contribution of geodesics.
result Sharper control of spectrum of Jacobi operator, explicit contribution of geodesic segments to Morse index.

We define a local Riemann-Roch number for an open symplectic manifold when a complete integrable system without Bohr-Sommerfeld fiber is provided on its end. In particular when a structure of a singular Lagrangian fibration is given on a closed symplectic manifold, its Riemann-Roch number is described as the sum of the…

2008-04-21abs ↗pdf ↗

Let ΓΓ be a discrete finitely generated group. Let M^T\hat{M}\to T be a ΓΓ-equivariant fibration, with fibers diffeomorphic to a fixed even dimensional manifold with boundary ZZ. We assume that ΓM^M^/ΓΓ\to \hat{M}\to \hat{M}/Γ is a Galois covering of a compact manifold with boundary. Let (D+(θ))θT(D^+ (θ))_{θ\in T} be a ΓΓ-equi…

2003-08-19abs ↗pdf ↗