A new model calculates optimal clearing payments in dynamic financial networks.
problem Determining fair clearing payments in networks with potential defaults.
method Extends Eisenberg-Noe model to multiple time periods, solving linear programs for optimal payments.
result Proves the model satisfies the priority of debt claims requirement and finds unique optimal payments.
A framework models order book dynamics using point processes and mass transport.
problem Capturing the complex dynamics of limit order books.
method Combines spatial point process for order flow and mass transport operator for market clearing.
result Provides insights into the interplay between order flow and price dynamics.
Model financial contagion with dynamic interbank liabilities.
problem Model financial contagion with time dynamics of interbank liabilities.
method Generalized Eisenberg-Noe model with time dynamics, separating cash and capital accounts.
result Distinguish between delinquency and default, insolvency and illiquidity.
Sequential processing biases asset allocation in artificial stock markets.
problem Systematic bias in asset allocation due to sequential processing of order books.
method Examined the impact of sequential versus parallel clearing mechanisms on multi-asset price dynamics.
result Sequential processing introduces a significant bias affecting the allocation of traders' capital.
Dynamic model assesses CCP risk with time-consistent risk measures.
problem Assessing central counterparty risk in dynamic markets.
method Markovian structure model of joint credit migrations; time-consistent dynamic risk measures.
result Proposes a method for more accurate initial margin and default fund allocation.
This paper develops an XVA (costs) analysis of centrally cleared trading, parallel to the one that has been developed in the last years for bilateral transactions. We introduce a dynamic framework that incorporates the sequence of cash-flows involved in the waterfall of resources of a clearing house. The total cost of …
We consider a dynamic market model where buyers and sellers submit limit orders. If at a given moment in time, the buyer is unable to complete his entire order due to the shortage of sell orders at the required limit price, the unmatched part of the order is recorded in the order book. Subsequently these buy unmatched …
Unified framework for complex financial networks using lattice theory.
problem Complex financial networks with multiple currencies and dependencies.
method Recast classical financial clearing model into lattice liability networks.
result Lattice-valued clearing sections form a complete lattice, enabling tractable analysis.
This paper studies how relative performance concerns affect stock prices in a tree-like market model.
problem The impact of relative performance concerns on stock prices in a tree-like market model.
method Mean-field equilibrium analysis in a binomial tree framework with exponential utility.
result Existence and uniqueness of market-clearing mean-field equilibrium in both single- and multi-population settings.
In the last years, increasing efforts have been put into the development of effective stress tests to quantify the resilience of financial institutions. Here we propose a stress test methodology for central counterparties based on a network characterization of clearing members, whose links correspond to direct credits …
Paper analyzes CCT sensitivity in constrained power systems, offering insights into system stability and parameter changes.
problem Identifying preventive control measures to avoid large generation losses during disturbances.
method Derived first-order CCT sensitivity for generic constrained power systems using trajectory sensitivity computation.
result Sensitivity of CCT to system parameters, providing insights into feasibility and stability.
Study connects bank default models using dynamic contagion.
problem Understanding default contagion in heterogeneous interbank systems.
method Proposes a dynamic default contagion model with endogenous early defaults for a finite set of banks, reformulating as a stochastic particle system.
result Existence of clearing systems and continuity of the system response for the mean-field problem.
We propose a model for the credit and liquidity risks faced by clearing members of Central Counterparty Clearing houses (CCPs). This model aims to capture the features of: gap risk; feedback between clearing member default, market volatility and margining requirements; the different risks faced by various types of mark…
Develops a new framework to understand MCMC dynamics as flows on Wasserstein space.
problem Lack of understanding general MCMC dynamics in terms of flows on Wasserstein space.
method Introduces novel concepts to recognize MCMC dynamics as fiber-gradient Hamiltonian flows on Wasserstein space.
result Enables ParVI simulation of MCMC dynamics, enriching ParVI family with more efficient dynamics.
Instabilities in the price dynamics of a large number of financial assets are a clear sign of systemic events. By investigating a set of 20 high cap stocks traded at the Italian Stock Exchange, we find that there is a large number of high frequency cojumps. We show that the dynamics of these jumps is described neither …
Unified model for network risks, including bilateral and central clearing, with practical applications.
problem Managing risks in financial networks with multiple trading types.
method Developed a one-period XVA model with explicit formulas for various quantities.
result Illustrated practical uses for stress testing and portfolio optimization.
Proposes a new birth-death process for better modeling of population dynamics.
problem Models of population or opinion dynamics with spurious long-range memory.
method Introduces Bessel-like birth-death process to address the spurious long-range memory.
result Derives equations for the burst and inter-burst duration of the new process.
Optimal control solves multi-period liability clearing problems.
problem Clearing liabilities among entities over multiple periods.
method Formulated as a convex optimal control problem, solved using convex costs and constraints.
result Solves the problem of clearing liabilities among entities over multiple periods.
Paper introduces Cycles Protocol to integrate trade credit into market clearing.
problem Liquidity embedded in trade credit outside formal settlement infrastructures.
method Distributed, multilateral clearing mechanism based on double-entry accounting.
result Cycles Protocol maximizes balance sheet compression without redistributing counterparty risk.
We analyze how errors in interbank liabilities affect the clearing vector in financial systems.
problem Estimation errors in interbank liabilities can lead to inaccuracies in the clearing vector, impacting risk assessments.
method We quantify the sensitivity of the clearing vector to estimation errors in the interbank liabilities matrix using a basis for permissible perturbations.
result We derive analytical solutions for the maximal deviations of the clearing vector and compute upper bounds for worst-case perturbations.
A two-step market clearing method for local energy trading among prosumers and consumers.
problem Integrating distributed energy resources into local energy markets.
method Feeder-based market with Two-StepMarket Clearing (2SMC) mechanism.
result Maximizes market surplus and correct incentives for prosumers and consumers.
Debt swaps improve financial networks by optimizing clearing payments and stability.
problem Improving financial network stability and efficiency through debt swaps.
method Analyzing computational complexity of debt swaps, focusing on semi-positive swaps and v-improving swaps.
result Polynomial length of sequences of semi-positive v-improving swaps for ranking-based clearing, but NP-hard for arbitrary v-improving swaps.
We study finite sample properties of estimators of power-law cross-correlations -- detrended cross-correlation analysis (DCCA), height cross-correlation analysis (HXA) and detrending moving-average cross-correlation analysis (DMCA) -- with a special focus on short-term memory bias as well as power-law coherency. Presen…
A new method for clearing liability networks using sheaves on directed hypergraphs.
problem Clearing in liability networks using a novel mathematical approach.
method Associate a liability sheaf on a directed hypergraph to a liability network, identifying clearing configurations as global sections of this sheaf.
result Clearing configurations are precisely the global sections of the sheaf, and the sheaf construction is functorial under change of coefficient category.
As energy markets begin clearing at sub-hourly rates, their interaction with load control systems becomes a potentially important consideration. A simple model for the control of thermal systems using market-based power distribution strategies is proposed, with particular attention to the behavior and dynamics of elect…
Study on liquidity dynamics in Uniswap v3 pools using statistical methods.
problem Characterize liquidity in Uniswap v3 pools.
method Functional principal component analysis (FPCA) and dynamic factor methods.
result Liquidity dynamics in Uniswap v3 pools are well-captured by a low-order Legendre polynomial basis.
The paper learns optimal auction prices by matching supply and demand.
problem Predicting optimal prices for market clearing.
method Learning framework using auction data to optimize revenue.
result Learned prices outperform other models in auctions and markets.
This study develops a multi-factor framework where not only market risk is considered but also potential changes in the investment opportunity set. Although previous studies find no clear evidence about a positive and significant relation between return and risk, favourable evidence can be obtained if a non-linear rela…
In this paper we present a continuous time dynamical model of heterogeneous agents interacting in a financial market where transactions are cleared by a market maker. The market is composed of fundamentalist, trend following and contrarian agents who process information from the market with different time delays. Each …
The paper explores dynamic ensembles for multi-step forecasting.
problem Lack of research on dynamic ensembles for multi-step forecasting.
method Extensive experiments with 3568 time series and an ensemble of 30 multi-output models.
result Dynamic ensembles based on arbitrating and windowing perform best.
The paper examines clearing payments in financial networks to prevent cascaded defaults.
problem Cascaded defaults in financial networks under the proportionality rule.
method Analysis of clearing model under pro-rated payments, derivation of necessary and sufficient conditions for clearing payments, convex optimization problems for computation.
result Clearing payments can be computed by solving convex optimization problems, reducing overall system loss by lifting the proportionality rule.
Study optimizes investment strategies in volatile markets using machine learning and Bayesian techniques.
problem Enhancing portfolio management in volatile markets.
method Market segmentation into ten volatility-based states, real-time asset allocation adjustments using Bayesian Markov switching model.
result Dynamic portfolio achieves significantly higher risk-adjusted returns and total returns.
Study finds a crossover from linear to square-root market impact based on order volume.
problem Understanding the dynamics of market impact as a function of order volume.
method Used a large dataset of 8 million trades to establish the crossover between linear and square-root market impact regimes. Applied a dynamical theory of liquidity to explain the results.
result Quantitative agreement with data achieved by considering two liquidity time scales: fast and slow.
Paper proposes a decentralized payment clearing system using blockchain and optimal bidding strategies.
problem Default contagion in a network of smart contracts cleared through blockchain.
method Constructs a decentralized clearing mechanism using blockchain and optimal bidding strategies.
result Proves existence and uniqueness of equilibrium clearing condition for terminal net worths.
Paper proposes methods to reduce financial contagion by targeted cash injections.
problem Financial contagion through interconnected networks.
method Dynamic model of payments with external control term for corrective cash injections.
result Targeted cash injections can significantly reduce default propagation.
The paper analyzes cryptocurrency and equity markets using advanced statistical methods.
problem Comparing dynamics and strategies between cryptocurrency and equity markets.
method Random matrix theory, PCA, spectral dynamics, structural break analysis, portfolio simulation.
result Cryptocurrency and equity markets exhibit distinct evolutionary dynamics and time-varying sector behaviors.
Study how contingent payments affect financial network stability.
problem Impact of contingent payments on systemic risk in financial networks.
method Developed static and dynamic models of financial contagion to analyze the effects of contingent payments on wealth distribution and network stability.
result Dynamic framework provides a solution to problems not defined in the static framework.
CLEAR calibrates both aleatoric and epistemic uncertainties for better predictive intervals.
problem Balanced uncertainty quantification for reliable predictive modeling.
method CLEAR uses two parameters, γ1 and γ2, to combine aleatoric and epistemic uncertainties.
result Clear achieves significant improvements in interval width and coverage.
The study extends GBM to include stable nonzero prices and finds a pronounced potential well.
problem The standard GBM model cannot describe stable nonzero prices in financial dynamics.
method Generalized GBM with polynomial drift of order q, model selection, and Markov chain Monte Carlo ensembles of potential functions.
result The optimal model for financial data is q=2, indicating the existence of a stable price.
New method clusters evolving networks using spatio-temporal graph Laplacian.
problem Clustering communities in time-varying graphs.
method Extends spectral clustering to dynamic graphs using CCA and spatio-temporal graph Laplacian.
result The spatio-temporal graph Laplacian clearly interprets cluster evolution over time.
Proposes a model for clearing prices in financial markets due to margin calls.
problem Determining prices in financial markets following margin calls and short squeezes.
method Developed an explicit formulation for clearing prices after margin calls and short squeezes.
result Identified a threshold short interest ratio leading to discontinuity in clearing prices.
Dyna optimizes momentum for stochastic optimization of neural networks.
problem Optimizing neural networks with momentum for stochastic optimization.
method Introduces fictitious mass to regularize adaptive stepsize in momentum gradient descent.
result Promises improved performance and convergence in preliminary trials.
A mathematical model describes deforming manifolds with precise vectors and fields.
problem Modeling and describing the deformation of complex manifolds in practical applications.
method Proposes a modified differential dynamic model with constraints on spatial and temporal continuity, presenting deforming vector and field.
result Demonstrates the effectiveness of an autonomous deforming field in data dimension reduction tasks.
Paper applies NEAT for dynamic credit evaluation using streaming data.
problem Dynamic credit evaluation using streaming data.
method Neuroevolution of Augmenting Topologies (NEAT) with enhancements.
result NEAT effectively handles dynamic credit evaluation with streaming data.
Financial economic models often assume that investors know (or agree on) the fundamental value of the shares of the firm, easing the passage from the individual to the collective dimension of the financial system generated by the Share Exchange over time. Our model relaxes that heroic assumption of one unique "true val…
The standard Black-Scholes theory of option pricing is extended to cope with underlying return fluctuations described by general probability distributions. A Langevin process and its related Fokker-Planck equation are devised to model the market stochastic dynamics, allowing us to write and formally solve the generaliz…
CLEAR learns causal graphs from attention in recommender systems to explain user behavior.
problem Understanding why specific recommendations are made in recommender systems.
method CLEAR learns session-specific causal graphs from attention in pre-trained neural recommenders, addressing latent confounders.
result CLEAR provides counterfactual explanations that are shorter and more effective than naive methods.
Model predicts commodity futures and options prices with a fast calibration.
problem Calibrate commodity derivatives with limited market data.
method Stochastic-local volatility model with parsimonious parametrization.
result Model accurately describes forward-curve and smile dynamics.