Deep learning solves non-Markovian FBSDEs for utility maximization.
problem Solving utility maximization problems under rough volatility.
method Deep learning-based numerical methods for non-Markovian fully coupled FBSDEs.
result Error estimates and convergence provided for the deep learning approach.
Analyzes non-Markovian environments in stochastic approximation.
problem Understanding learning mechanisms in non-ergodic, non-Markovian settings.
method Analytic framework for transformer learning and continual learning.
result Proposes a new approach to transformer and continual learning.
Two signature-based methods solve optimal stopping in non-Markovian frameworks.
problem Optimal stopping in non-Markovian frameworks, particularly pricing American options.
method Primal and dual formulations using linear functionals of rough path signatures.
result Both primal and dual methods converge and provide numerical examples.
Paper improves neural ODEs for forecasting non-Markovian processes.
problem Forecasting irregularly observed time series with incomplete data.
method Path-dependent Neural Jump ODEs with signature transform.
result Path-dependent NJ-ODE outperforms original framework in non-Markovian data.
Investigates optimal consumption and investment strategies in non-Markovian markets with unbounded parameters.
problem Optimal consumption and investment strategies in non-Markovian markets with unbounded parameters.
method Martingale optimal principle and quadratic BSDEs with exponential moment.
result Establishes optimal strategies for consumption and investment.
Unified analytical tool for non-Markovian jump processes.
problem Analyzing history-dependent jump processes with non-Markovian behavior.
method Developed a standard form of master equations using Laplace-space embedding and asymptotic solution.
result Unified analytical toolset for general non-Markovian processes, leading to the GLE approximation.
Developed scalable Monte Carlo method for VIX option pricing.
problem VIX option pricing in stochastic Volterra rough volatility models with non-Markovian vol-of-vol.
method Infinite dimensional Markovian representation to devise scalable least squares Monte Carlo.
result Efficient VIX option pricing method for generalized models.
Describes state variables in sequential decision problems, linking them to Markovian and non-Markovian models.
problem Sequential decision problems, especially in active learning and POMDPs, where decisions affect what is observed and learned.
method Canonical framework and novel two-agent perspective of POMDPs, defining state variables to claim Markovian or non-Markovian models.
result Properly modeled sequential decision problems are Markovian, while real decision problems are often non-Markovian.
New framework for policy gradient methods in continuous time reinforcement learning.
problem Addressing policy gradient methods for continuous time reinforcement learning.
method Control randomisation technique to derive policy gradient representation for various Markovian control problems.
result Demonstrated application to optimal switching problems in the energy sector.
Kernel analog forecasting studied for multiscale systems.
problem Interpreting data-driven predictions in multiscale dynamical systems.
method Kernel analog forecasting methods applied to multiscale systems with varying Markovian closures.
result Guidance provided for interpreting data-driven predictions in practice.
The paper develops a deep signature approach for option pricing under non-Markovian stochastic volatility models.
problem Pricing options under non-Markovian stochastic volatility models is challenging due to the dependence on historical paths.
method Reformulate the asset dynamics as a rough stochastic differential equation and represent rough paths via signatures. Apply standard analytical tools to solve the transformed equation.
result The deep signature approach provides a theoretically grounded and computationally efficient framework for option pricing.
Improved SGD bounds for machine learning models with Markovian noise.
problem Uniform high-probability bounds for SGD under PL condition with Markovian noise.
method Combining Poisson equation for Markovian noise and probabilistic induction for almost-sure bounds.
result Matching 1/k decay rate for expected suboptimality. This paper addresses parameter estimation for wave equations with Markovian switching.
problem Parameter estimation for wave equations with abrupt changes.
method Bayesian statistical framework using discrete sparse Bayesian learning.
result Strong performance in parameter estimation for variable coefficient PDEs.
A new method predicts non-Markovian closure terms for complex systems.
problem Predicting the effect of unresolved variables on resolved dynamics in high-dimensional systems.
method Mamba-Assisted Closure (MAC) framework: sequence model trained to predict closure from resolved trajectory, coupled with reduced-order equations.
result Substantially outperforms existing methods in predictive accuracy and long-time stability.
Improved algorithm for optimal stopping problems reduces runtime.
problem Optimal stopping problems with infinite time horizon and random discounting.
method Flexible forward improvement iteration with a variable look-ahead distance.
result The new algorithm converges and can significantly reduce runtime.
Unified view of generative models using GFlowNet framework.
problem Diverse deep generative models with varied training and inference methods.
method Integrates GFlowNet framework to unify training and inference.
result Unified training and inference algorithms for generative models.
FinFlowRL learns from experts to optimize financial control in changing markets.
problem Traditional finance control methods fail in real-world, non-stationary markets.
method Imitation-Reinforcement Learning framework that pretrains on expert strategies and finetunes in noise space.
result Consistently outperforms individually optimized experts across diverse market conditions.
Paper analyzes CLT for TTSA with Markovian noise, broadening its applications.
problem Analyzing asymptotic behavior of TTSA under Markovian noise.
method Central Limit Theorem applied to TTSA with Markovian noise.
result Uncovered coupled dynamics of TTSA influenced by Markov chain.
Non-Markovian point process shows power-law scaling, similar to nonlinear Markovian process.
problem Understanding the scaling behavior of non-Markovian point processes.
method Analyzed a confined fractional Brownian motion-driven point process and compared it to a nonlinear Markovian process.
result A nonlinear Markovian process can reproduce the power-law scaling behavior of a non-Markovian point process.
Paper simplifies calculating causation probabilities and ranks root causes.
problem Computational challenges in assessing causal relationships.
method Algorithmic simplifications and novel methodological framework for Root Cause Analysis.
result Significantly reduces computational complexity for calculating causation probabilities.
Unified framework for finite-sample RL algorithms using Lyapunov theory.
problem Finite-sample convergence guarantees of asynchronous RL algorithms.
method Reformulate RL algorithms as Markovian SA, develop Lyapunov analysis.
result Mean-square error bounds and convergence for various RL algorithms.
Projects Markovian processes from Itô semimartingales with jumps.
problem Modeling Itô semimartingales with jumps using Markovian projections.
method Construct Markovian projections for Itô semimartingales with jumps using non-local FPKEs.
result Markovian projections match the marginal laws of the original process.
Paper proves convergence of Markovian iteration for FBSDEs with fully coupled drift and Z process.
problem Proving convergence of Markovian iteration for FBSDEs with fully coupled drift and Z process.
method Differentiation-based approach to handle Z process, uniformly controlling Lipschitz continuity of decoupling fields.
result Proves convergence of Markovian iteration method for FBSDEs with fully coupled drift and Z process.
This paper studies a class of non−Markovian singular stochastic control problems, for which we provide a novel probabilistic representation. The solution of such control problem is proved to identify with the solution of a Z−constrained BSDE, with dynamics associated to a non singular underlying forward process. Du…
The paper develops methods to price options under rough volatility models using BSPDEs.
problem Pricing options in models with non-Markovian dynamics.
method Backward stochastic partial differential equations (BSPDEs) and deep learning for numerical approximations.
result Existence and uniqueness of weak solutions for general nonlinear BSPDEs.
This paper extends Markovian projections to semimartingales with jumps.
problem Extending Markovian projections to semimartingales with jumps.
method Using Markovian projections to match marginal laws of Itô semimartingales with jumps.
result Existence of Markovian projections for Itô semimartingales with jumps.
Most real-world problems have huge state and/or action spaces. Therefore, a naive application of existing tabular solution methods is not tractable on such problems. Nonetheless, these solution methods are quite useful if an agent has access to a relatively small state-action space homomorphism of the true environment …
Study on statistical inference for nonlinear stochastic approximation with Markovian data.
problem Statistical inference for nonlinear stochastic approximation algorithms with Markovian data.
method Established a functional central limit theorem for the partial-sum process of the target parameter estimate, providing asymptotic pivotal statistics for constructing confidence intervals.
result Valid and efficient asymptotic inference method for nonlinear stochastic approximation algorithms with Markovian data.
This paper solves the inversion problem for jump processes using Markovian projections.
problem Calibrating jump-diffusion models with both local and stochastic features.
method Inverting Markovian projections for pure jump processes.
result Constructs calibrated local stochastic intensity (LSI) models for credit risk applications.
Develops a kernel-based framework for dynamic trading strategies.
problem Optimizing portfolios with temporal dependencies in asset dynamics.
method Parameterizes trading strategies as functions in RKHS, enabling flexible, non-Markovian approaches.
result Significantly outperforms classical Markovian methods in synthetic and market-data examples.
Paper analyzes Greedy-GQ for reinforcement learning with Markovian noise.
problem Analyzing Greedy-GQ for reinforcement learning with Markovian noise.
method Develops finite-sample analysis for Greedy-GQ with linear function approximation under Markovian noise.
result Provides theoretical justification for choosing stepsizes for faster convergence.
The paper extends Hoeffding's inequality for Markov chains using a generalized concentrability condition.
problem Applying Hoeffding's inequality to non-ergodic Markov chains.
method Integrates generalized concentrability condition via IPM to extend traditional hypotheses.
result Demonstrates utility in machine learning applications such as empirical risk minimization and bandits.
Study proves value of non-Markovian games with partial, asymmetric info.
problem Value of non-Markovian Dynkin games with partial and asymmetric information.
method Probabilistic and functional analytic approach based on Sion's min-max theorem.
result Existence of optimal strategies for both players in randomised stopping times.
Paper introduces PRMs to learn non-Markovian stochastic rewards for reinforcement learning.
problem Lack of structured representation for non-Markovian stochastic rewards in reinforcement learning.
method Introduces probabilistic reward machines (PRMs) and presents an algorithm to learn them from decision processes.
result Algorithm proves correct and convergent for learning PRMs from decision processes.
Investigates deep hedging under rough volatility models.
problem Performance of deep hedging framework under non-Markovian conditions.
method Analysis of rough volatility models, use of parsimonious network architectures.
result Parsimonious network architectures can capture non-Markovian time-series.
ARL bridges non-Markovian decision processes with reinforcement learning, improving foresight and stability.
problem Inaccurate foresight in non-Markovian environments due to state-based methods' limitations.
method Lifted state space into a signature-augmented manifold, using a self-consistent field approach to anticipate future path-law.
result ARL achieves deterministic evaluation of expected returns with reduced computational complexity and variance.
We present a general Markovian framework for order book modeling. Through our approach, we aim at providing a tool enabling to get a better understanding of the price formation process and of the link between microscopic and macroscopic features of financial assets. To do so, we propose a new method of order book repre…
Stochastic differential equation approximation for linear TD(0) under Markovian noise
problem Temporal-difference learning with linear function approximation
method Stochastic differential equation approximation
result Explains the constant-stepsize error floor
Study small-time CLTs for stochastic Volterra equations with various kernels.
problem Understanding the behavior of stochastic Volterra equations with different kernels.
method Proved convergence of finite-dimensional distributions, functional CLT, and limit theorems for smooth transformations.
result Derived asymptotic pricing formulae for digital calls in rough volatility models.
The paper analyzes multivariate payments in multi-state life insurance using Markovian state processes.
problem Analyzing joint effects of life annuities and death benefits in a multi-state framework.
method Introduces multivariate present value of future payments, derives differential equations and moment generating functions, and focuses on pair-wise covariances.
result Derives Hattendorff type results for pair-wise covariances in a disability model.
Paper establishes convergence rates and concentration bounds for stochastic approximation and reinforcement learning with Markovian noise.
problem Analyzing convergence rates and concentration bounds for stochastic approximation and reinforcement learning with Markovian noise.
method Novel discretization of the mean ODE of stochastic approximation algorithms using intervals with diminishing length.
result First almost sure convergence rate and maximal concentration bound with exponential tails for contractive stochastic approximation algorithms with Markovian noise.
Develops tools to decompose spurious variations in causal models.
problem Understanding and decomposing spurious variations in causal relationships.
method Formal tools for decomposing spurious effects in Markovian and Semi-Markovian models.
result First results on non-parametric decomposition of spurious effects and sufficient conditions for identification.
This paper extends static hedging for European options over multiple maturities.
problem Hedging European options over multiple time periods.
method Developed a spanning relation for multiple shorter-term options using a Markovian framework.
result Demonstrated a practical implementation using Gaussian Quadrature for finite sets of shorter-term options.
Life insurance cash flows become reserve dependent when contract conditions are modified during the contract term on condition that actuarial equivalence is maintained. As a result, insurance cash flows and prospective reserves depend on each other in a circular way, and it is a non-trivial problem to solve that circul…
Study improves covariance estimation for SGD under Markovian data, matching best rates.
problem Improving covariance estimation for SGD in Markovian data settings.
method Online overlapping batch-means covariance estimator for SGD under Markovian sampling.
result Established convergence rates for covariance estimation under Markovian sampling.
A new framework models multi-state events and biomarkers.
problem Limited representation of complex multi-state trajectories.
method General multi-state joint modeling framework.
result Accurate parameter recovery and personalized predictions.
New method learns dynamic brain communication patterns across regions.
problem Current methods struggle with time-varying brain communications and scalability.
method Adaptive Delay Model (ADM) using Markovian Gaussian Processes.
result Captures dynamic neural communication patterns over time.
We develop a Markovian approximation for SVV models to compute hedging strategies.
problem Computing optimal hedging strategies for SVV models with non-Markovian noise.
method Develop a Markovian approximation of the Volterra noise kernel to compute hedging strategies.
result Error estimates for the approximation of volatility, prices, and optimal hedge.