Optimal wealth strategy derived for jump-diffusion models with liabilities.
problem Maximizing utility in jump-diffusion models with random liabilities.
method Forward Backward SDEs system for optimal strategy.
result Explicit results for pure jump model and exponential utilities.
New framework trains Schrödinger Bridge models using SDEs for generative tasks.
problem Unclear relation between SB optimization and modern generative model training.
method Forward-Backward SDEs theory for likelihood training of SB models.
result Training algorithm achieves comparable results on image generation datasets.
Kernel learning FBSDE filter improves nonlinear filtering efficiency.
problem Nonlinear filtering problem in high-dimensional systems.
method Iterative and adaptive meshfree approach using forward backward SDE and KDE.
result Rigorous convergence analysis provided, supporting empirical results.
This paper presents a novel approach to numerically solve stochastic differential games for nonlinear systems. The proposed approach relies on the nonlinear Feynman-Kac theorem that establishes a connection between parabolic deterministic partial differential equations and forward-backward stochastic differential equat…
This work provides a semi-analytic approximation method for decoupled forwardbackward SDEs (FBSDEs) with jumps. In particular, we construct an asymptotic expansion method for FBSDEs driven by the random Poisson measures with σ-finite compensators as well as the standard Brownian motions around the small-variance limit …
New method for efficient conditional sampling from diffusion models.
problem Efficient conditional simulation from diffusion models.
method Explicit forward-backward bridging to express conditional simulation as an inference problem.
result Principled particle Gibbs and pseudo-marginal samplers for conditional distribution.
Solves wealth maximization problem using variational analysis.
problem Maximizing expected utility of terminal wealth.
method Variational analysis, forward-backward stochastic differential equation (FBSDE).
result Characterization and solutions for various utility functions.
We propose a model for hedging in a market with jumps for a large investor. The dynamics of the stock prices and the value process is governed by forward-backward SDEs driven by Teugels martingales. Unlike known FBSDE market models, ours accounts for jumps in stock prices. Moreover, it allows to find an optimal hedging…
Study on feature learning dynamics in infinite-depth neural networks, focusing on ResNets.
problem Understanding how features evolve during training in deep neural networks, especially in the large-depth limit.
method Conditional Gaussian representations and SDE system with decoupled backward weights.
result Depth-induced suppression of forward-backward coupling in infinite-depth networks, leading to a decoupled forward-backward SDE system.
Optimal trading strategy adapts to signals in markets with price impact.
problem Optimal liquidation in markets with linear price impact and predictive signals.
method Formulated as a stochastic control problem, solved using probabilistic and convex analytic techniques.
result Explicit solution for optimal trading strategy in terms of SDEs.
A new framework models uncertainty in structured temporal data using SDEs and neural networks.
problem Uncertainty quantification in machine learning applications involving structured and temporal data.
method Integrates stochastic differential equations (SDEs) with deep generative models in a variational autoencoder framework.
result Improves uncertainty quantification in machine learning applications involving structured and temporal data.
Model for multi-period carbon market pricing with allowances.
problem Carbon market pricing with multiple trading periods and compliance times.
method Singular forward-backward stochastic differential equations (SDEs).
result Value function convergence to infinite period model under certain conditions.
In this introductory paper, we discuss how quantitative finance problems under some common risk factor dynamics for some common instruments and approaches can be formulated as time-continuous or time-discrete forward-backward stochastic differential equations (FBSDE) final-value or control problems, how these final val…
Study uses MFG approach to model equilibrium pricing with market clearing condition.
problem Continuous asset pricing with market clearing condition.
method Mean field game approach to solve forward-backward SDEs of McKean-Vlasov type.
result Net order flow converges to zero in large N-limit with specified conditions.
Study numerical methods for singular FBSDEs with degenerate forward component.
problem Numerical approximation of singular fully coupled FBSDEs with degenerate forward component and non-smooth terminal condition.
method Splitting approach to treat diffusion and transport parts separately.
result The splitting method converges with rate 1/2 under structural condition.
We analyze linear McKean-Vlasov forward-backward SDEs arising in leader-follower games with mean-field type control and terminal state constraints on the state process. We establish an existence and uniqueness of solutions result for such systems in time-weighted spaces as well as a {convergence} result of the solution…
Paper presents a new approach to a strategic insider equilibrium problem in continuous time.
problem Continuous time Kyle-Back model between insider and market marker.
method Uses forward-backward stochastic differential equations (FBSDEs) for characterization of equilibria.
result Characterizes all equilibria through FBSDEs and shows uniqueness of equilibrium without Markovian restrictions.
Investor optimizes utility in a market with endogenous pricing.
problem Maximizing utility in an incomplete market with endogenous pricing.
method Characterized optimality via FBSDEs and BSPDEs using generalized subgradients.
result Existence and smoothness of solutions for optimal investment and FBSDEs.
Study Nash equilibrium between broker and informed trader in dealer and lit markets.
problem Nash equilibrium between broker and informed trader in dealer and lit markets with partial information.
method Convex analysis, FBSDEs, polynomial approximation.
result Existence and uniqueness of Nash equilibrium for short time horizons.
We present a deep recurrent neural network architecture to solve a class of stochastic optimal control problems described by fully nonlinear Hamilton Jacobi Bellmanpartial differential equations. Such PDEs arise when one considers stochastic dynamics characterized by uncertainties that are additive and control multipli…
Investigates time-inconsistent portfolio selection under MMV preferences.
problem Time-inconsistent optimal strategies for MMV preferences.
method Nash equilibrium controls for MMV and MV preferences, solving FBSDE and HJB equations.
result MMV optimal strategies lead to higher investment amounts than MV strategies, narrowing over time.
Study optimal investment in large populations of competitive, heterogeneous agents.
problem Maximizing utility in a large, interacting agent system with relative performance concerns.
method Analyzes stochastic utility maximization game in finite and infinite agent settings, using graphon models and backward stochastic differential equations.
result Convergence of Nash equilibria and optimal utilities from finite to infinite agent models under specific conditions.
New MFG model for MV portfolio management with peer-based risk aversion.
problem Time-inconsistent mean-variance portfolio management with peer-based risk aversion.
method Mean-field game, smooth regularization, fixed-point arguments, convergence analysis.
result Existence of mean-field equilibrium in time-inconsistent MFG.
Deep neural operators learn complex probabilistic models efficiently.
problem Learning complex probabilistic models with global Lipschitz conditions.
method Deep neural-operator framework under global Lipschitz conditions.
result Explicit network-size bounds for universal approximation of probabilistic models.
DeepGSB solves MFGs with non-differentiable preferences.
problem Solving MFGs with non-differentiable preferences and exact population convergence.
method Generalized Schrödinger Bridge via Forward-Backward SDEs and Temporal Difference learning.
result DeepGSB provides necessary and sufficient conditions for mean-field problems.
Deep model improves option pricing for CSI 300 index with sentiment and volatility features.
problem Challenges in real market option pricing, especially with constant volatility assumption.
method Deep Forward-Backward Stochastic Differential Equation (FBSDE) framework with dual-network architecture.
result Significant reduction in MAE and MAPE compared to BSM model.
Study on inventory management under uncertainty using smooth ambiguity preference.
problem Managing inventory under Knightian uncertainty with smooth ambiguity preference.
method Demonstrates continuous-time smooth ambiguity as the infinitesimal limit of Kalman-Bucy filtering with recursive robust utility. Solves forward-backward stochastic differential equations with quadratic growth to determine cost function. Derives value function and optimal control policy using variational inequalities and viscosity solutions. Transforms problem into two-dimensional singular control.
result Ambiguity drives decision-makers to act earlier, reducing the continuation region.
We study risk-sharing equilibria with general convex costs on the agents' trading rates. For an infinite-horizon model with linear state dynamics and exogenous volatilities, we prove that the equilibrium returns mean-revert around their frictionless counterparts - the deviation has Ornstein-Uhlenbeck dynamics for quadr…
New method trains reflected Schrödinger bridges without complex derivatives.
problem Training reflected Schrödinger bridges efficiently in high dimensions.
method Partially simulation-free framework with new sampling method.
result Generative performance maintained or slightly improved with reflected dynamics.
Investment strategy optimization from discrete to continuous models.
problem Optimizing investment strategies and stopping times in both continuous and discrete settings.
method Characterized value functions via quadratic reflected BSDEs for continuous case, discretized BSDEs for discrete case, and derived uniform convergence rates.
result Uniform convergence and rate from discrete to continuous quadratic reflected BSDEs.
Study mutual insurance market dynamics using mean field games.
problem Understanding strategic interactions and wealth distribution in mutual insurance companies.
method Extended mean field game framework, mean field forward-backward stochastic differential equations (MF-FBSDE), deep BSDE algorithm.
result Established global-in-time existence and uniqueness of Nash equilibrium strategy.
A new XVA strategy rooted in balance sheet perspective improves equity process for bank shareholders.
problem Counterparty risk valuation adjustments (XVAs) in financial derivatives.
method Develops a cost-of-capital XVA strategy in a balance sheet perspective, solving explicitly in static setup and dynamically in trade context.
result Ensures a submartingale equity process corresponding to a target hurdle rate on capital at risk.
SDE Matching eliminates simulation for training Latent SDEs, achieving similar performance.
problem Training Latent SDEs with adjoint sensitivity methods is computationally expensive and limited.
method SDE Matching, inspired by Score- and Flow Matching, eliminates simulation for training Latent SDEs.
result SDE Matching achieves performance comparable to adjoint sensitivity methods while reducing computational complexity.
In this paper, we further study the forward-backward envelope first introduced in [28] and [30] for problems whose objective is the sum of a proper closed convex function and a twice continuously differentiable possibly nonconvex function with Lipschitz continuous gradient. We derive sufficient conditions on the origin…
New SDEs use G-Brownian motion, extending mean-field models.
problem Extending mean-field models to new types of stochastic processes.
method Introduced G-SDEs with coefficients dependent on current state and solution as random variable. result Validated new SDE framework for complex stochastic systems.
Study on the smoothness of solutions to a specific type of stochastic differential equation.
problem Regularity of solutions to mean-field G-SDEs. method Analysis of first and second order Fréchet differentiability in the random initial condition.
result Established the Fréchet differentiability of the solution and specified the corresponding equations.
New SDE model for continuous-time reinforcement learning.
problem Modeling exploration in continuous-time reinforcement learning.
method Introduced grid-sampling SDE as a proxy model.
result Wellposedness of the SDE in the presence of jumps.
This paper uses SDEs to analyze GANs training and long-run behavior.
problem Understanding the training process and long-run behavior of GANs.
method Established SDE approximations for GANs training and analyzed long-run behavior via invariant measures.
result The long-run behavior of GANs training can be studied via the invariant measures of its SDE approximations.
Method solves optimisation problems on non-Riemannian surfaces with bilateral curvature bounds.
problem Optimisation problems on non-Riemannian surfaces with sharp edges.
method Forward-backward splitting in Alexandrov spaces with bilateral curvature bounds.
result Convergence of the forward-backward method in Alexandrov spaces with bilateral curvature bounds.
In this paper, we introduce a large class of convergent numerical methods, based on (linear) basis function regression technique, to approximate the solution to a forward-backward stochastic differential equation with jumps (FBSDEJ hereafter). Numerical experiment shows good applicability of the proposed method.
New method uses neural networks to solve complex PDEs from optimal control theory.
problem Solving high-dimensional Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman PDEs.
method Iterative diffusion optimization techniques, focusing on path measures and divergences.
result Favourable properties of log-variance divergence for Monte Carlo estimators.
The paper identifies generators of linear SDEs with noise types.
problem Identifying the generator of linear SDEs from their solution distribution.
method Deriving sufficient and necessary conditions for additive noise, and sufficient conditions for multiplicative noise.
result Generic conditions for identifying the generator of linear SDEs with both types of noise.
Simulation-free VI closes the approximation gap in latent SDEs
problem Recovering dynamical systems from noisy observations
method Helmholtz-SDE
result Recovers dynamics more faithfully than prior methods
Sig-SDE model integrates signatures with SDEs for financial data.
problem Calibrating models to exotic financial products with non-linear dependencies.
method Integrating signatures from stochastic analysis with neural SDEs.
result Sig-SDE provides theoretical guarantees for convergence.
Proposes methods to include distributional information in MV-SDEs for better modeling of interacting particle systems.
problem Modeling the behavior of an infinite number of interacting particles with distributional information.
method Semi-parametric methods and estimators for MV-SDEs.
result Explicitly including distributional dependence improves performance in modeling temporal data with interaction.
New method learns SDEs without integrators, speeding up computation.
problem Computational expense in learning SDEs using neural networks.
method Importance-sampling estimator for SDEs, leveraging parallelism.
result Lower-variance gradient estimates and massive computation time reductions.
Stochastic normalizing flows use SDEs for efficient training and sampling.
problem Efficient maximum likelihood estimation and variational inference.
method Continuous normalizing flows extended with stochastic differential equations (SDEs) and rough path theory.
result Stochastic normalizing flows enable efficient training and sampling from complex distributions.
We explain how Itô Stochastic Differential Equations (SDEs) on manifolds may be defined using 2-jets of smooth functions. We show how this relationship can be interpreted in terms of a convergent numerical scheme. We show how jets can be used to derive graphical representations of Itô SDEs. We show how jets can be used…