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48 results for rating factorization

This paper shows how forward rate interpolations are equivalent to discount factor interpolations in yield curve construction.

problem The challenge of choosing between different interpolation methods for yield curve construction.
method Demonstrates the equivalence between forward rate interpolations and discount factor interpolations.
result Some popular interpolation methods on forward rates are equivalent to classical interpolation methods on discount factors.

This paper improves credit risk analysis by incorporating state-dependent recovery rates into a factor model.

problem Accurate default forecasting in credit risk analysis.
method Extends a one-factor Gaussian copula model to include state-dependent recovery rates and a common factor.
result The proposed model outperforms other models in default prediction, especially during hectic periods.

Study finds relevance of exchange and inflation rates to economic factors.

problem Determining the relevance of exchange and inflation rates to economic factors.
method Introduced concept of adequacy, established positive relation between exchange and inflation rates and other economic factors.
result Close positive relation found between exchange and inflation rates and other economic factors.

We improve private training accuracy with learning rate schedules and matrix factorizations.

problem Private training with learning rate schedules and correlated noise.
method General upper and lower bounds for learning rate schedules, memory-efficient constructions, and schedule-aware factorizations.
result Schedule-aware factorizations improve accuracy in private training.

CMTRF improves recommendation accuracy by transforming rating scales.

problem Non-linear transformation of rating scales disrupts low-rank structure in rating matrices.
method CMTRF performs regression up to unknown monotonic transforms over user segments, coupled with matrix factorization.
result CMTRF outperforms other baselines in synthetic and real-world datasets.

Study analyzes correlation structure in two-factor Hull-White model for XVA calculations.

problem Capturing the correlation structure in two-factor Hull-White model for accurate XVA calculations.
method Combination of approximation formula and Monte-Carlo simulation to investigate correlation structure.
result Hull-White model effectively captures de-correlation of the yield curve under specific parameter conditions.

The paper calculates how fast optimal investment strategies approach CRRA strategies in stochastic factor models.

problem Understanding convergence rates of optimal investment strategies in stochastic factor models.
method Analyzes optimal feedback functions in nonlinear and quadratic term structure models, considering decay of bond prices and power-like utility at high wealth levels.
result Convergence rates of optimal investment strategies to CRRA strategies are determined by bond price decay and power-like utility behavior.

Advanced and effective collaborative filtering methods based on explicit feedback assume that unknown ratings do not follow the same model as the observed ones (\emph{not missing at random}). In this work, we build on this assumption, and introduce a novel dynamic matrix factorization framework that allows to set an ex…

2015-07-23abs ↗pdf ↗

In the context of multi-curve modeling we consider a two-curve setup, with one curve for discounting (OIS swap curve) and one for generating future cash flows (LIBOR for a give tenor). Within this context we present an approach for the clean-valuation pricing of FRAs and CAPs (linear and nonlinear derivatives) with one…

2014-01-21abs ↗pdf ↗

This study finds ESG rating disagreement reduces corporate productivity, especially in certain types of firms.

problem The impact of ESG rating disagreement on corporate productivity.
method Analysis of A-share listed companies data from 2015 to 2022 using XGBoost regression and SHAP.
result ESG rating disagreement reduces corporate productivity, especially in certain types of firms.

Q-Learning overestimation bias influenced by learning rate, discount factor, and reward signal.

problem Overestimation bias in Q-Learning algorithm.
method Investigated the influence of learning rate, discount factor, and reward signal on Q-Learning's overestimation bias. Tuned parameters and used an exponential moving average of reward signal.
result Q-Learning can achieve more accurate value estimates by tuning parameters and using an exponential moving average of reward signal.

Guaranteed convergence for tensor factorization using Riemannian gradient descent.

problem Recovering tensor train format from linear measurements.
method Optimization over left-orthogonal TT format using Riemannian gradient descent on Stiefel manifold.
result RGD converges linearly to the ground-truth tensor with polynomial error growth in tensor order.

Unintended effects from scaling neural network outputs with adaptive learning rates.

problem Adaptive learning rate optimization's behavior is altered by output scaling, leading to misinterpretation.
method Presented a modified optimization algorithm to mitigate unintended effects.
result Adaptive learning rate's effectiveness is significantly impacted by output scaling, especially for small scaling factors.

The paper introduces false discovery rate control for BMF to avoid noisy patterns.

problem No guarantees exist for BMF patterns being real, not just noise.
method Proposes false discovery rate (FDR) to control BMF patterns, proving bounds on FDR.
result Improved BMF algorithms using theoretical FDR bounds for rank selection.

This study uses machine learning to predict sovereign credit ratings and identifies key factors.

problem Predicting sovereign credit ratings and identifying important factors.
method Used Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Classification and Regression Trees (CART), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Naïve Bayes (NB), and Ordered Logit (OL) models.
result MLP is the best model for predicting sovereign credit ratings with a 68% accuracy.

The Matrix Factorization models, sometimes called the latent factor models, are a family of methods in the recommender system research area to (1) generate the latent factors for the users and the items and (2) predict users' ratings on items based on their latent factors. However, current Matrix Factorization models p…

2017-10-02abs ↗pdf ↗

We investigate the dynamical and convergent properties of stochastic gradient descent (SGD) applied to Deep Neural Networks (DNNs). Characterizing the relation between learning rate, batch size and the properties of the final minima, such as width or generalization, remains an open question. In order to tackle this pro…

2017-11-13abs ↗pdf ↗

In this paper, we use replica analysis to investigate the influence of correlation among the return rates of assets on the solution of the portfolio optimization problem. We consider the behavior of the optimal solution for the case where the return rate is described with a single-factor model and compare the findings …

2017-04-05abs ↗pdf ↗

Bayesian model infers factor dimensionality and sparse loading matrix adaptively.

problem Inference of high-dimensional sparse factor model with varying sparsity and factor dimensions.
method Adaptive Bayesian sparse factor model with posterior concentration.
result Posterior distribution asymptotically concentrates on true factor dimensionality and sparsity.

A simplified model for fixed income portfolio optimisation.

problem Modeling interest rates and credit risk in fixed income portfolios.
method Proposes a two-factor model for the time evolution of the efficient frontier.
result The efficient frontier is mainly controlled by linear constraints, with standard deviation less important.

Rating Prediction is a basic problem in Recommender System, and one of the most widely used method is Factorization Machines(FM). However, traditional matrix factorization methods fail to utilize the benefit of implicit feedback, which has been proved to be important in Rating Prediction problem. In this work, we consi…

2014-10-29abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper suggests claim history will be deprecated in future auto insurance rates.

problem The role of historical claim records in auto insurance rates.
method Proposes a new risk variable elimination method and real-time road risk model design.
result Claim history will be considered a 'noise' factor and deprecated in Pay-How-You-Drive models.

A new model improves click-through rate prediction for recommendation systems.

problem Improving accuracy of click-through rate prediction in recommendation systems.
method Combines traditional feature engineering with deep neural networks to automate feature combinations.
result The model (FNFM) outperforms current deep learning feature combination models.

PrecGD restores linear convergence in over-parameterized nonconvex matrix factorization.

problem Slow convergence of local search algorithms in over-parameterized nonconvex matrix factorization.
method Preconditioned Gradient Descent (PrecGD) with an inexpensive 2\ell_2 regularization.
result PrecGD restores linear convergence rate even in the over-parameterized case.

Develops a new model for collateral choice options under stochastic rates.

problem Challenges in quantifying the value of collateral choice options under stochastic rates.
method Develops a scalable and stable stochastic model of collateral spreads under conditional independence, using a common factor approximation.
result Second order model yields accurate results for the value of the collateral choice option.

Improved learning rate schedule for least squares regression.

problem Achieving optimal convergence rates for least squares regression.
method Step Decay schedule with geometrically decaying learning rates.
result Final iterate behavior with Step Decay schedules is off the minimax rate by only log factors.

Gradient descent achieves exact linear convergence rate for symmetric matrix completion.

problem Low-rank symmetric matrix completion using gradient descent.
method Local analysis of gradient descent for symmetric matrices without additional assumptions.
result Closed-form expression of exact linear convergence rate matches practice.

A market with defaultable bonds where the bond dynamics is in a Heath-Jarrow-Morton setting and the forward rates are driven by an infinite number of Levy factors is considered. The setting includes rating migrations driven by a Markov chain. All basic types of recovery are investigated. We formulate necessary and suff…

2009-09-22abs ↗pdf ↗

We construct a no-arbitrage model of bond prices where the long bond is used as a numeraire. We develop bond prices and their dynamics without developing any model for the spot rate or forward rates. The model is arbitrage free and all nominal interest rates remain positive in the model. We give examples where our mode…

2006-12-01abs ↗pdf ↗