Trade finance history traced from medieval origins to modern markets.
problem Evolution and standardization of trade finance products.
method Historical analysis of market structures and regulatory changes.
result Global trade finance market evolved from local to centralized, then decentralized.
Decentralized finance uses blockchain for $70B in assets, differing from traditional finance.
problem Ensuring compliance and security in decentralized finance.
method Systematic analysis of legal, economic, security, and privacy aspects.
result Decentralized finance offers unique economic effects and security features.
Lévy driven term structure models have become an important subject in the mathematical finance literature. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the Lévy driven Heath-Jarrow-Morton type term structure equation. This includes a full proof of existence and uniqueness in particular, which seems to have been lack…
Examines climate financing for renewable energy projects using structured funds.
problem Valuation of structured climate financing on diverse renewable energy asset pools.
method Bottom-up Gaussian copula framework with LH++ model for diversification analysis.
result Shows how the mix of indirect and direct RE investments affects the sensitivity of the senior tranche.
Group quantization applied to finance models.
problem Constructing functional spaces for financial models.
method Group Quantization formalism applied to dynamical symmetry groups.
result Functional spaces and operators for quadratic potentials in finance.
This review covers AI in finance, challenges, techniques, and opportunities.
problem Challenges and opportunities in AI applications in finance.
method Comprehensive categorization and overview of AI research in finance over decades.
result A dense roadmap of AI challenges, techniques, and opportunities in finance.
Proposes a method to predict stock movements using fine-grained events from finance news.
problem Lack of specific semantic information in coarse-grained events for stock movement prediction.
method Built a finance event dictionary, extracted fine-grained events, combined with stock trade data, and used distant supervision for training.
result Method outperforms all baselines and shows good generalizability.
We illustrate a problem in the self-financing condition used in the papers "Funding beyond discounting: collateral agreements and derivatives pricing" (Risk Magazine, February 2010) and "Partial Differential Equation Representations of Derivatives with Counterparty Risk and Funding Costs" (The Journal of Credit Risk, 2…
The paper surveys mathematical results on filtration enlargement with financial examples.
problem Mathematical finance applications of filtration enlargement theory.
method Exhaustive survey and interpretation of key results from literature.
result Provides a compendium of known mathematical results for mathematical finance researchers.
Study on academic finance evolution over 30 years.
problem Understanding changes in academic finance research over time.
method Analysis of 32 finance journals from 1992 to 2021 using Structural Topic Model.
result Most journals have become more generalist over time, covering more topics.
Changes in the capital structure before and after the global financial crisis for SMEs are studied, emphasizing their financing problems, distinguishing between internal financing and external financing determinants. The empirical research bears upon 158 small and medium-sized firms listed on Shenzhen and Shanghai Stoc…
This paper reviews digital transformation research from 2011-2024, focusing on corporate finance.
problem Lack of systematic review in digital transformation from corporate finance perspective.
method Combines bibliometric and content analysis methods.
result Emerging and rapidly growing focus on digital transformation, particularly in developed countries.
Paper presents a new computational technique for finance using ERM and neural networks.
problem Efficient computation of financial derivatives and hedging strategies.
method Empirical Risk Minimization and neural networks applied to high-dimensional financial problems.
result Demonstrates the effectiveness and challenges of applying deep learning to financial models.
Framework for pricing waterfall structures using simulation and uncertainty modeling.
problem Pricing complex structured finance instruments under uncertainty.
method Simulation-based uncertainty modeling, calibrated probability distributions, PyTorch implementation, Adjoint Algorithmic Differentiation (AAD).
result Efficient gradient computation for risk sensitivity analysis and optimization.
Quantum computing offers financial industry new optimization and risk management tools.
problem Traditional computing limits financial industry's problem-solving capabilities.
method Structured review of quantum computing platforms, algorithms, and use cases.
result Quantum computing can enhance financial industry applications like optimization and risk management.
This paper reviews ML applications in finance, enhancing asset pricing models.
problem Limitations of traditional asset pricing models in complex market dynamics.
method Exploring ML models including supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, and reinforcement learning.
result Enhanced return prediction and portfolio optimization through ML integration.
Study maps research streams in biodiversity finance, identifies key areas.
problem Biodiversity loss and need for finance to reverse trends.
method Quantitative bibliometric analysis of 189,456 references.
result Identifies eight primary research streams in biodiversity finance.
A system for supervising decentralized finance risks using LLMs and structured evidence.
problem Supervising decentralized finance risks
method Forecast-grounded agentic supervision system
result Developed a system that scores tickets against a regulator-aligned ground truth and false-intervention rate.
Study finds Aave token network has core-periphery structure, with high decentralization predicting better returns.
problem Understanding the actual decentralization in DeFi token transactions on the Ethereum blockchain.
method Applied social network analysis to measure decentralization in Aave token transactions.
result A more decentralized Aave token network predicts higher returns and lower volatility.
Caratheodory's axiom limits arbitrage in resource-limited systems.
problem Non-arbitrage constraints in resource-limited financial systems.
method Preserving Caratheodory's axiom in resource-limited systems.
result Exponential family is the necessary geometric structure for both thermodynamics and finance.
Improved sentiment analysis in Korean finance using masked PLMs.
problem Fine-grained sentiment analysis in non-English finance literature is lacking due to limited annotated data.
method Developed KorFinASC dataset and applied TGT-Masking to PLMs to remove non-stationary knowledge.
result Improved classification accuracy by 22.63% on KorFinASC.
New integral transforms solve multilayer heat equations.
problem Solving multilayer heat equations with moving boundaries.
method Expanding Dirac delta function in eigenfunctions, constructing oscillating integral transforms.
result Semi-analytical solutions for various problems.
AlphaCFG discovers alpha factors using grammar-guided search.
problem Discovering formulaic alpha factors in finance.
method AlphaCFG uses a grammar-based framework to define and discover alpha factors with syntactic and semantic constraints.
result AlphaCFG outperforms state-of-the-art methods in trading profitability and efficiency.
In this paper we address three main objections of behavioral finance to the theory of rational finance, considered as anomalies the theory of rational finance cannot explain: Predictability of asset returns, The Equity Premium, (The Volatility Puzzle. We offer resolutions of those objections within the rational finance…
LLMs improve financial sentiment analysis in finance.
problem Defining and measuring financial sentiment.
method Investigation of sentiment measurement methods and LLMs.
result LLMs enhance financial sentiment analysis.
Financial LLMs need explicit bias consideration to avoid invalid results.
problem Finance-specific biases inflate performance and contaminate backtests.
method Identified five recurring biases and proposed a Structural Validity Framework.
result Explicit bias consideration is necessary for valid deployment claims.
We present *K-means clustering algorithm and source code by expanding statistical clustering methods applied in https://ssrn.com/abstract=2802753 to quantitative finance. *K-means is statistically deterministic without specifying initial centers, etc. We apply *K-means to extracting cancer signatures from genome data w…
New models improve machine learning accuracy and transparency in finance.
problem Black-box machine learning models lack interpretability in regulated industries.
method Introducing generalized groves of neural additive models with clear feature categories and interactions.
result Generalized groves of neural additive models achieve high accuracy with predominantly linear and sparse nonlinear components.
Cryptofinance generates yield through innovative decentralized finance.
problem Lack of intrinsic yield in crypto-assets.
method Analysis of yield-generating mechanisms in cryptofinance.
result Cryptofinance innovations enable yield generation through various decentralized and centralised mechanisms.
IPO Finance Agent evaluates LLMs on SpaceX IPO due diligence, surpassing Finance Agent v2.
problem Evaluating language models on financial tasks like IPO due diligence.
method Introducing IPO Finance Agent and an evaluator-optimizer pipeline.
result The best-performing model reaches 79.4% accuracy at 0.30 USD per query.
We propose a unified structural credit risk model incorporating both insolvency and illiquidity risks, in order to investigate how a firm's default probability depends on the liquidity risk associated with its financing structure. We assume the firm finances its risky assets by mainly issuing short- and long-term debt.…
Alternative finance models from physics for non-equilibrium systems.
problem Inequities of classical finance models in physics-based perspective.
method Physics-based insights for non-equilibrium finance models.
result Alternative models for non-equilibrium finance systems.
Shai-am simplifies ML for finance, solving code structure and scalability issues.
problem Challenges in integrating ML for investment strategies, including code structure and scalability.
method Integrates a Python framework with modern open-source technologies to manage containerized pipelines and unified interfaces.
result Facilitates collaborative work in quantitative finance by enhancing reusability and readability.
Experts predict significant adoption of decentralized finance by 2034, with traditional finance adapting.
problem Adoption and integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) in financial services.
method Survey analysis using New Institutional Economics and Dynamic Capabilities Theory.
result Experts expect adoption of DeFi to rise from negligible to 43% by 2034, with traditional finance likely to embrace it.
The objective of the note is to remind readers on how self-financing works in Quantitative Finance. The authors have observed continuing uncertainty on this issue which may be because it lies exactly at the intersection of stochastic calculus and finance. The concept of a self-financing trading strategy was originally,…
IPO Finance Agent extends Finance Agent v2 for SpaceX S-1 filings, improving accuracy and cost-efficiency.
problem Evaluating IPO due diligence tasks with long-form documents.
method Extended task domain, improved agentic harness with contextual retrieval, automated rubric generation.
result Best-performing model reaches 79.8% accuracy, cost-efficient model at 77.2% with 0.05 USD per query.
This paper compares token and equity financing for startups.
problem Understanding differences in return rates between token and equity financing.
method Developed a three-period model to analyze liquidity and return differences.
result Entrepreneurs can achieve higher payoffs by issuing tokens, especially for risk-averse investors with liquidity needs.
A new method in finance without probabilities or integrals.
problem Creating a model-free approach to continuous-time finance.
method Pathwise approach using causal functional calculus and transition principle of Isaacs.
result A fully non-linear path-dependent equation characterizes optimal solutions.
In this paper, the relevance of the Feller conditions in discrete time macro-finance term structure models is investigated. The Feller conditions are usually imposed on a continuous time multivariate square root process to ensure that the roots have nonnegative arguments. For a discrete time approximate model, the Fell…
Regulating crypto and DeFi for inclusive economic advancement.
problem Innovative financial systems pose challenges to traditional regulatory frameworks.
method Formulating regulatory structures that balance innovation and consumer protection.
result Regulatory frameworks are essential for leveraging crypto and DeFi for inclusive economic growth.
This survey explores causal inference in banking, finance, and insurance.
problem Explaining decisions in banking, finance, and insurance using causal inference.
method Categorizes 37 papers on causal inference applications in banking, finance, and insurance.
result Causal inference is still in its infancy in banking and insurance sectors.
Study shows 'Belt and Road' node cities boost digital finance in China.
problem Impact of 'Belt and Road' node cities on digital inclusive finance.
method Descriptive analysis, literature review, theoretical model, differential differential method.
result Establishment of 'Belt and Road' node cities promotes digital inclusive finance in China, with Internet development as a mediating variable.
Blockchain disrupts corporate finance, but challenges remain.
problem Challenges in adopting blockchain for corporate finance.
method Exploring the impact of blockchain on corporate finance valuation and capital allocation.
result Blockchain offers new perspectives but faces regulatory, environmental, and legal challenges.
A new method for creating derivatives without oracles.
problem Lack of trust in external oracles for derivatives pricing.
method Using Replicating Market Makers (RMMs) to create derivative instruments.
result Demonstrated the feasibility of on-chain expiring options without oracles.
Study uses AI to predict changes in international public finances based on US markets.
problem Understanding correlations between US and international public finances.
method Artificial intelligence and neural networks to model and predict changes.
result Neural network model achieved MSE of 2.79, indicating significant correlation and impact of US market volatility on international markets.
A quantum circuit designed for efficient statistical model preparation and training.
problem Challenges in preparing and learning statistical models on quantum processors.
method Utilizes the maximum entropy principle to design a statistics-informed parameterized quantum circuit (SI-PQC).
result Improves trainability and interpretability for learning quantum states and classical model parameters.
AI helps simplify complex ship finance processes.
problem Complexity in ship finance due to data and regulatory requirements.
method Integrates large language models for document comprehension, information extraction, and workflow automation.
result AI-assisted systems can support maritime finance professionals in managing complex information and reporting requirements.
Quantum computing speeds up CDO pricing models.
problem Efficiently pricing complex financial products like CDOs.
method Implemented quantum circuits for Gaussian and Normal Inverse Gaussian copula models, using quantum amplitude estimation.
result Quantum computing can significantly speed up CDO pricing compared to Monte Carlo simulations.