Study of bandit problem with Poisson decision times and Lévy processes.
problem Continuous-time multi-armed bandit problem with Poisson decision times.
method Gittins index policy applied to spectrally one-sided Lévy processes.
result Gittins index converges to classical Lévy bandit index.
Study optimal dividend strategy with time of ruin constraint for financial firms.
problem Optimal dividend strategy with time of ruin constraint for spectrally one-sided Lévy risk models.
method Introduced a longevity feature to the classical optimal dividend problem, extended results to one-sided Lévy risk models, and characterized the solution using dual problems.
result Characterized the solution to the constrained optimal dividend problem for spectrally one-sided Lévy processes.
The purpose of this note is to describe, in terms of a power series, the distribution function of the exponential functional, taken at some independent exponential time, of a spectrally negative Lévy process ξwith unbounded variation. We also derive a Geman-Yor type formula for Asian options prices in a financial marke…
Optimal strategies in stochastic control problems with two parameters are identified.
problem Optimal control strategies in stochastic processes with two parameters.
method First, parameters are chosen by continuous/smooth fit conditions. Then, optimality is shown using verification arguments.
result Optimal strategies can be concisely expressed via scale functions.
Analytical tools for pricing power options in Lévy models.
problem Pricing power options with exotic features in exponential Lévy models.
method Analytical pricing formulas using Mellin space and residues in complex analysis.
result Pricing formulas converge fast and are efficient for power options.
In this note we apply the recently established Wiener-Hopf Monte Carlo (WHMC) simulation technique for Levy processes from Kuznetsov et al. [17] to path functionals, in particular first passage times, overshoots, undershoots and the last maximum before the passage time. Such functionals have many applications, for inst…
Optimal liquidation strategy for a risk-averse investor in a one-sided limit order book driven by a Levy process.
problem Balancing market risk and execution cost for a large share liquidation.
method Modeling the price process as a Levy process and solving a singular two-dimensional optimisation problem.
result Explicit expression for the optimal intervention boundary.
The paper defines and analyzes Poissonian occupation times for negative Lévy processes.
problem Analyzing the time spent below zero for Lévy processes with interruptions.
method Introduces Poissonian occupation times for spectrally negative Lévy processes.
result Extends results on continuous observation to interrupted observation.
Study optimizes dividend strategies for risk processes with Lévy jumps.
problem Optimizing dividend payments in risk processes with Lévy jumps.
method Analyzes spectrally positive and negative Lévy processes, using scale functions.
result Periodic barrier strategy is optimal for spectrally negative Lévy processes with completely monotone Lévy density.
In this note we give, for a spectrally negative Levy process, a compact formula for the Parisian ruin probability, which is defined by the probability that the process exhibits an excursion below zero, with a length that exceeds a certain fixed period r. The formula involves only the scale function of the spectrally ne…
The optimal dividend problem by De Finetti (1957) has been recently generalized to the spectrally negative Lévy model where the implementation of optimal strategies draws upon the computation of scale functions and their derivatives. This paper proposes a phase-type fitting approximation of the optimal strategy. We con…
This paper considers magnitude, asymptotics and duration of drawdowns for some Lévy processes. First, we revisit some existing results on the magnitude of drawdowns for spectrally negative Lévy processes using an approximation approach. For any spectrally negative Lévy process whose scale functions are well-behaved at …
The paper finds optimal threshold strategies for insurance companies with a positive terminal value at creeping ruin.
problem Optimizing dividend payments in an insurance company's surplus process with a positive terminal value at creeping ruin.
method Using fluctuation theory, the paper derives explicit formulas for the objective function and shows the optimality of threshold strategies.
result Threshold strategies are optimal for the dividend optimization problem under certain conditions.
In this paper we consider a modified version of the classical optimal dividends problem of de Finetti in which the dividend payments subject to a penalty at ruin. We assume that the risk process is modeled by a general spectrally positive Levy process before dividends are deducted. Using the fluctuation theory of spect…
A new Lévy process kernel model for robust function extrapolation.
problem Kernel uncertainty in Gaussian process predictions for long-range extrapolation.
method Modeling spectral mixture density with a Lévy process to form a distribution over kernels.
result Automatic and data-efficient learning, long-range extrapolation, and state-of-the-art predictive performance.
This paper optimizes periodic dividend strategies for Lévy processes with transaction costs.
problem Maximizing dividends for spectrally negative Lévy processes with fixed transaction costs.
method Using periodic strategies and fixed transaction costs, the paper calculates the value function and shows optimality conditions.
result A sufficient condition for optimality is that the Lévy measure is completely monotonic.
Researchers calculate the price of a perpetual put option in Lévy models.
problem Calculating the price of a perpetual American put option in Lévy models.
method Derive the explicit price using geometric spectrally negative Lévy processes and optimal threshold.
result The optimal exercise time is the first epoch when the asset price drops below an optimal threshold.
This paper studies Parisian ruin in insurance risk processes below a fixed level from the last record maximum.
problem Parisian ruin in insurance risk processes below a fixed level from the last record maximum.
method Using recent developments on fluctuation theory of drawdown of spectrally negative Levy process, the paper presents identities for the law of ruin-time and the position at ruin.
result Identities for the law of ruin-time and the position at ruin are given in terms of their joint Laplace transforms.
Study optimizes inventory restocking for demand processes with exponential replenishment.
problem Optimizing inventory restocking for demand processes with exponential replenishment.
method Developed periodic barrier replenishment policies for spectrally positive Lévy demand processes.
result Optimal policies and value functions are concisely written in terms of scale functions.
Optimal stopping strategy for a Lévy process near its supremum.
problem Predicting optimal stopping distance for a Lévy process.
method Characterization using scale functions and threshold analysis.
result Non-trivial stopping strategy based on a threshold.
Paper calculates the distribution of time spent below zero in risk models.
problem Analyzing time spent below zero in risk models.
method Analytical expressions for the distribution of occupation times.
result Improved understanding of risk processes by providing distribution formulas.
The paper studies drawdown times in Lévy risk processes, generalizing previous results.
problem Analyzing the time of drawdown in spectrally negative Lévy risk processes.
method Using the joint distribution of drawdown times, maximums, and other related quantities.
result Obtained semi-explicit expressions for the joint distribution in terms of scale functions and Lévy measure.
Optimizes dividend control in a bankruptcy process using a special Levy process.
problem Optimizing dividend payouts in a bankruptcy process.
method Using a non-standard spectrally negative Levy process with endogenous regime switching.
result Optimal dividend control is of the barrier type and the optimal barrier can be identified.
In this paper we consider the optimal dividend problem for an insurance company whose risk process evolves as a spectrally negative Lévy process in the absence of dividend payments. The classical dividend problem for an insurance company consists in finding a dividend payment policy that maximizes the total expected di…
In this paper we analyze so-called Parisian ruin probability that happens when surplus process stays below zero longer than fixed amount of time ζ>0. We focus on general spectrally negative Lévy insurance risk process. For this class of processes we identify expression for ruin probability in terms of some other quan…
Formula found for ruin probabilities in divided insurance companies.
problem Ruin probabilities in divided insurance companies with Lévy processes.
method Formula for supremum distribution of Lévy processes with broken drift.
result Formulas for ruin probabilities in specified proportions.
Study optimal stopping for American call options with random time-horizon in Lévy models.
problem Optimal stopping of American call options in random time-horizon under Lévy models.
method Model random time-horizon as Omega default clock, analyze value function under different q and y. result Different values of q and y lead to various optimal strategies (up-crossing, two-sided exit). We offer new formulas for European option pricing under tempered stable processes.
problem Pricing European options under tempered stable processes.
method Series expansions for tempered stable densities and European option prices.
result Our formulas are hyperparameter-free and competitive with traditional methods.
Optimizes tax payments for insurance companies using Lévy risk processes.
problem Maximizing expected accumulated discounted tax payments with a modified objective function.
method Loss-carry-forward tax system applied to spectrally negative Lévy processes until general draw-down time.
result Optimal tax return function and strategy derived.
Study optimal periodic dividend strategies for risky businesses with transaction costs.
problem Optimal periodic dividend strategies for spectrally positive Lévy risk processes with fixed transaction costs.
method Investigates periodic (bu,bl) strategies for a Poisson arrival process of decision times. result A periodic (bu,bl) strategy is optimal with lump sum dividends net of transaction costs. Consider the optimal dividend problem for an insurance company whose uncontrolled surplus precess evolves as a spectrally negative Levy process. We assume that dividends are paid to the shareholders according to admissible strategies whose dividend rate is bounded by a constant. The objective is to find a dividend poli…
In this paper we consider dividend problem for an insurance company whose risk evolves as a spectrally negative Lévy process (in the absence of dividend payments) when Parisian delay is applied. The objective function is given by the cumulative discounted dividends received until the moment of ruin when so-called barri…
Study optimal dividend strategy with capital injection for Lévy processes.
problem Optimal dividend strategy with capital injection under specific constraints.
method Used fluctuation identities of refracted-reflected Lévy process to derive explicit solution.
result Explicit optimal strategy and value function expressed in terms of scale function.
Optimal dividend strategy for insurance company in foreign currency.
problem Maximizing dividends paid in a foreign currency until ruin.
method Spectrally negative Lévy process, exponentially Lévy exchange rate, Hamilton--Jacobi--Bellman equation.
result Single dividend barrier strategy is optimal.
In this paper we study the optimal dividend problem for a company whose surplus process evolves as a spectrally positive Levy process. This model including the dual model of the classical risk model and the dual model with diffusion as special cases. We assume that dividends are paid to the shareholders according to ad…
In this paper, we develop a new mathematical technique which allows us to express the joint distribution of a Markov process and its running maximum (or minimum) through the marginal distribution of the process itself. This technique is an extension of the classical reflection principle for Brownian motion, and it is o…
The paper analyzes insurance risk with Parisian ruin and capital injection.
problem Analyzing insurance risk with Parisian ruin and capital injection.
method Using fluctuation and excursion theory of spectrally negative Levy processes.
result Distributional identities and ruin probabilities are derived.
This paper studies game-type credit default swaps that allow the protection buyer and seller to raise or reduce their respective positions once prior to default. This leads to the study of an optimal stopping game subject to early default termination. Under a structural credit risk model based on spectrally negative Le…
The paper calculates premiums and optimal stopping rules for insurance contracts with Lévy assets.
problem Calculating fair premiums and optimal stopping rules for insurance contracts with Lévy assets.
method Solving two-sided exit problems related to drawdown and drawup of spectrally negative Lévy processes, and optimal stopping theory.
result Fair premiums and optimal stopping rules identified for various insurance contracts.
The optimal capital structure model with endogenous bankruptcy was first studied by Leland (1994) and Leland and Toft (1996), and was later extended to the spectrally negative Levy model by Hilberink and Rogers (2002) and Kyprianou and Surya (2007). This paper incorporates the scale effects by allowing the values of ba…
In this paper, we introduce an insurance ruin model with adaptive premium rate, thereafter refered to as restructuring/refraction, in which classical ruin and bankruptcy are distinguished. In this model, the premium rate is increased as soon as the wealth process falls into the red zone and is brought back to its regul…
Optimal dividend strategies are found for companies with both continuous and lump sum payouts.
problem Determining the best dividend strategy for companies with both continuous and lump sum payouts.
method Using scale functions, explicit formulas for the expected present value of dividends until ruin are derived.
result A two-layer (a,b) strategy is shown to be optimal, paying continuous dividends above level a and lump sum payments above level b.
The paper optimizes tax implementation delays for insurance companies with Lévy risk processes.
problem Maximizing tax payments and minimizing costs for insurance companies.
method Optimization of tax implementation levels for spectrally negative Lévy insurance risk processes.
result Optimal implementation levels for tax payments and capital injections are derived.
Study revisits Leland-Toft model with Poisson observation intervals.
problem Optimal capital structure under discrete asset value updates.
method Spectrally negative Lévy model with Poisson observation process.
result Optimal bankruptcy strategy and capital structure derived.
We revisit the dividend payment problem in the dual model of Avanzi et al. ([2], [1], and [3]). Using the fluctuation theory of spectrally positive Lévy processes, we give a short exposition in which we show the optimality of barrier strategies for all such Lévy processes. Moreover, we characterize the optimal barrier …
This paper models insurance company insolvency using Lévy processes.
problem Imitating real-world liquidation process in insurance companies.
method Three-barrier model with spectrally negative Lévy processes.
result Rigorous definition and semi-explicit expressions for liquidation ruin.
Enhanced SFP-FCC method for early-exercise options pricing and hedging.
problem Pricing and hedging early-exercise options under Lévy processes.
method Combines SFP method with Filon-Clenshaw-Curtis (FCC) rules.
result Retains global spectral convergence rate and fast error convergence.
Unified approach for drawdown and drawup of Markov processes.
problem Study of drawdown and drawup in time-homogeneous Markov processes.
method Short-time pathwise analysis, integral equation solution.
result Unified approach to study various drawdown quantities.