Paper proposes real-time risk metrics for stablecoin protocols.
problem Lack of risk management frameworks for stablecoins.
method Developed two risk metrics: capitalization and liquidity.
result Demonstrated practical benefits of real-time on-chain data.
Improved space management in iterative clustering reduces subset growth without sacrificing performance.
problem Iterative re-clustering of speech segments can lead to unchecked subset growth, compromising performance.
method Integration of a space management strategy into the iterative process of hierarchical clustering.
result No loss in performance in terms of F-measure while guaranteeing space complexity.
The paper tackles energy management in buildings with PCM using dynamic programming.
problem Optimal scheduling of HVAC systems in buildings with PCM is challenging due to nonlinear and non-convex characteristics.
method The paper uses dynamic programming to address the nonlinear nature of PCM, incorporating macro actions and multi-time scale Markov decision processes to reduce computational burden.
result The proposed method demonstrates a computational speed-up of up to 12,900 times compared to direct DP application.
Ensemble method for fast portfolio valuation and risk management.
problem Dynamic portfolio valuation and risk management from cash flow data.
method Regression trees for dynamic value process learning.
result Fast and accurate estimator with closed-form solution.
RLCache uses reinforcement learning to optimize cache management decisions.
problem Optimizing cache hit rate and storage size in computer systems.
method Designing three reinforcement learning agents for cache manager tasks and two advanced architectures.
result Reinforcement learning agents achieve higher cache hit rates and minimize storage space compared to heuristics.
The introduction of automated flight control and management systems have made possible aircraft designs that sacrifice arodynamic stability in order to incorporate stealth technology intro their shape, operate more efficiently, and are highly maneuverable. Therefore, modern flight management systems are reliant on mult…
A machine learning model manages portfolio risk in high dimensions.
problem Managing risk in high-dimensional financial portfolios.
method A supervised learning approach using replicating martingales and polynomial/neural network bases.
result The model outperforms naive Monte Carlo and least-squares Monte Carlo methods.
Deep RL agent secures 2nd place in CityLearn Challenge for district demand management.
problem Optimizing electrical demand of diverse buildings in a district.
method Centralised 'Soft Actor Critic' deep reinforcement learning agent.
result Achieved an averaged score of 0.967 on challenge dataset.
Paper applies RL to optimize inventory management across multiple products and nodes.
problem Optimizing inventory management for a large number of products with shared capacity in a multi-node supply chain.
method Novel multi-agent hierarchical reinforcement learning framework with A2C algorithm and quantised action spaces.
result The approach optimizes for maximizing product sales and minimizing wastage of perishable products.
This paper explores portfolio management strategies to maximize alpha and minimize beta.
problem Maximizing returns while minimizing risk in investment portfolios.
method Examines asset allocation, diversification, active management, and risk management strategies.
result Combining these strategies optimizes portfolio performance.
The study quantifies the impact of fund miscategorization using machine learning.
problem The impact of fund miscategorization on investment decisions.
method Formulated as a distance-based outlier detection problem, used Random Forest based distance metric learning.
result Identified funds with strong relationship to future returns as outliers.
Paper introduces a framework for managing cyber risk with insurance and cybersecurity models.
problem Pervasive challenges in managing cyber risk, especially for capital allocation.
method Combines insurance frequency-severity models with cybersecurity cascade models for comprehensive cyber risk assessment. Facilitates informed capital allocation through a two-pillar framework.
result Demonstrates the necessity of comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for budget-constrained companies.
Paper tackles inventory management with deep learning, improving performance and adherence to constraints.
problem Managing inventory with limited resources and constraints.
method Proposes a novel method to sample from a distribution of possible constraint paths, extends exo-IDP formulation, introduces neural coordinator, and uses modified DirectBackprop algorithm.
result Deep reinforcement learning policies with a neural coordinator outperform classic baselines in terms of performance and adherence to constraints.
The basic financial purpose of a firm is to maximize its value. An inventory management system should also contribute to realization of this basic aim. Many current asset management models currently found in financial management literature were constructed with the assumption of book profit maximization as basic aim. H…
DNAF accelerates DQL for efficient resource allocation in network slicing.
problem Efficient resource allocation in network slicing with varying demands.
method Introduced discrete normalized advantage functions (DNAF) into DQL, using a k-nearest neighbor algorithm for discrete action space.
result DNAF-based DQL converges faster through simulations.
Study finds Indian mutual funds adjust cash holdings based on inflows, impacting stock purchases.
problem Active liquidity management by mutual funds in India.
method Examined cash holdings and stock purchases of Indian equity mutual funds.
result Funds with active liquidity choices outperform, highlighting the importance of this strategy.
Framework for managing cyber risks in networks.
problem Managing systemic cyber risks in digital networks.
method Three components: acceptable configurations, risk mitigation interventions, and cost function.
result Effective decision-making for network resilience.
This paper intends to present the opportunities emerging for the national economy, out of the financial crisis. In particular the management of those, which arise from the commercial real estate owned property sector, defined by the author as crisis heritage management. On one hand, as real estate property prices are s…
Research identifies risks in selecting project managers for civil engineering projects.
problem Lack of awareness of project manager selection criteria and associated risks.
method Combined ANP-FMEA approach for risk analysis.
result ANP-FMEA model identifies more significant risks than traditional FMEA.
New encoding improves volatility surface generation and risk management.
problem Generating accurate synthetic volatility surfaces from limited data.
method PCA variational auto-encoder model to encode surface descriptors into a latent space.
result Better scenario generation, volatility extrapolation, and direct stock surface inference.
Deep learning improves portfolio management by optimizing asset weights.
problem Traditional portfolio managers are outperformed by deep learning models in trading.
method Proposes a deep reinforcement learning portfolio manager that allocates weights to assets.
result The proposed portfolio manager outperforms conventional managers in risk-adjusted returns.
This research develops a dynamic risk management system for industrial companies.
problem Risk assessment and management in industrial enterprises.
method Qualitative and quantitative analysis, systematic risk classification, dynamic system development.
result Effective risk management strategies formed through dynamic risk management system and risk assessment methods.
DQN outperforms traditional stock market strategies by 30%.
problem Optimizing portfolio management in the stock market.
method Deep Q-Network applied to portfolio management, with discretization and neural network enhancements.
result DQN strategy yields 30% higher profit and lower risk compared to traditional strategies.
The paper defines successful active management and introduces a framework.
problem The elusive criteria for successful active management in the literature.
method Introducing definitions of key concepts and a logically coherent evaluation framework.
result A strong defense of active management emerges through the defined concepts.
Study finds managers' tenure and education influence their choice between in-court and out-of-court restructuring.
problem Exploring managers' characteristics and their impact on restructuring decisions.
method Empirical investigation using upper echelons theory and data from 342 managers of French firms.
result Managers with longer tenure and higher education levels prefer private restructuring over court involvement.
The paper fits cash management models to data using stochastic and linear programming.
problem Cash flow probability distribution assumptions in cash management models are relaxed.
method Stochastic and linear programming to fit models to data.
result A small random sample of data is sufficient to fit bound-based models.
DFMM automates market making with adaptive pricing and risk management.
problem Challenges in decentralised automated market making (AMMs).
method Data aggregator, order routing, rebalancing, arbitrageurs, protective buffers, algorithmic accounting.
result DFMM optimises inventory risk and ensures market stability.
Decision tool helps manage biofouling risks for ships in the Baltic Sea.
problem Biofouling of ships causes environmental and economic issues.
method Bayesian networks to identify biofouling management strategies.
result Optimal biofouling management includes biocidal-free coating and in-water cleaning.
Model cash management under ambiguity using maxmin preferences and diffusion.
problem Optimizing cash reserves in the presence of ambiguity.
method Singular control model with maxmin preferences, verified using Dynkin games.
result Higher expected costs and narrower inaction region under increased ambiguity.
PowRL uses RL to manage power grids robustly, reducing overloads and maintaining power reliability.
problem Managing transient stability and preventing blackouts in power networks with uncertain generation and load demands.
method PowRL leverages a novel heuristic for overload management and RL-guided topology selection to ensure safe and reliable operation.
result PowRL outperforms other agents in L2RPN challenges, demonstrating robust performance in various scenarios.
This review classifies electricity price models for risk management.
problem Choosing suitable models for risk management in electricity markets.
method Classification of models based on their ability to represent price behavior.
result Helps users select appropriate models for risk management.
This research reviews reinforcement learning for optimizing building energy management.
problem Optimizing energy utilization in building management systems.
method Comprehensive review of reinforcement learning applications in building energy management.
result Challenges and future directions in reinforcement learning for building energy management.
The incredible variety of galaxy shapes cannot be summarized by human defined discrete classes of shapes without causing a possibly large loss of information. Dictionary learning and sparse coding allow us to reduce the high dimensional space of shapes into a manageable low dimensional continuous vector space. Statisti…
This paper systematizes knowledge on synthetic assets in crypto.
problem Disparate academic literature on synthetic assets in crypto.
method Broad perspective, general framework, data-driven analyses.
result Highlights risks and areas of research interest in synthetic assets.
Study improves machine learning for long-term financial portfolio management.
problem Machine learning precision declines with long-term data.
method Data augmentation using multiple time scales and learning data.
result Generalization performance can be maintained for long-term tasks.
Enhances portfolio management with RL, considering transaction costs and short selling.
problem Lack of practical aspects in RL for portfolio management.
method Proposes a general RL framework for asset management with continuous weights, short selling, and relevant features. Compares PGAC, PPO, and ES algorithms in a simulated environment with transaction costs.
result Demonstrates advantages of RL algorithms in real-life asset management scenarios.
The paper analyzes portfolio management in the Heston model, proposing new strategies.
problem Investment performance influenced by asset diversity and cash inclusion.
method Monte Carlo simulations in the Heston model, MACD and RSI technical analysis.
result New portfolio management strategies based on MACD and RSI.
Robust MCVaR portfolio optimization using RKHS for risk management.
problem Minimizing portfolio risk while achieving higher returns under uncertainty.
method Introduces a robust MCVaR model with ellipsoidal support and RKHS uncertainty set for chance constraint.
result Robust model outperforms nominal and market portfolios in various market conditions.
A fund manager invests both the fund's assets and own private wealth in separate but potentially correlated risky assets, aiming to maximize expected utility from private wealth in the long run. If relative risk aversion and investment opportunities are constant, we find that the fund's portfolio depends only on the fu…
Paper discusses how financial institutions' model risk management can benefit academic research.
problem Improving academic research process and mitigating limitations.
method Adopting financial institutions' model risk management practices.
result Lessons from financial institutions can enhance academic research reliability.
Third part of a study on liquidity risk in asset management, focusing on managing the asset-liability liquidity risk.
problem Managing the asset-liability liquidity risk in asset management.
method Develops a methodological and practical framework for liquidity stress testing programs.
result Proposes measurement, management, and monitoring tools for controlling the liquidity gap.
To predict the employee attrition beforehand and to enable management to take individualized preventive action. Using Ensemble classification modeling techniques and Linear Regression. Model could predict over 91% accurate employee prediction, lead-time in separation and individual reasons causing attrition. Prior inti…
Proposes EDESH-SA for better inventory management under uncertainty.
problem Inventory management under uncertainty.
method Ensemble Differential Evolution with simulation-based hybridization and self-adaptation.
result Improves financial performance and optimizes search spaces.
This paper provides a ML framework for diabetes prediction and care management.
problem Diabetes prediction and care management challenges in real-world healthcare.
method Illustrates a Machine Learning framework for T2DM prediction and risk stratification.
result ML models align with physician's disease management steps.
Banks must manage their trading books, not just value them. Pricing includes valuation adjustments collectively known as XVA (at least credit, funding, capital and tax), so management must also include XVA. In trading book management we focus on pricing, hedging, and allocation of prices or hedging costs to desks on an…
The paper introduces deep learning for ALM, enhancing asset and liability management.
problem Optimizing asset and liability management for treasurers and other applications.
method Deep learning applied to ALM for optimal decision making.
result Enhanced ALM approach for better asset and liability management.
The basic financial purpose of an enterprise is maximization of its value. Trade credit management should also contribute to realization of this fundamental aim. Many of the current asset management models that are found in financial management literature assume book profit maximization as the basic financial purpose. …
Cash management is concerned with optimizing the short-term funding requirements of a company. To this end, different optimization strategies have been proposed to minimize costs using daily cash flow forecasts as the main input to the models. However, the effect of the accuracy of such forecasts on cash management pol…