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.
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.
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.
This paper explores how decentralized finance mitigates traditional finance's shortcomings.
problem Lack of transparency and moral hazard in centralized finance.
method Analysis of smart contracts and decentralized governance in DeFi.
result DeFi mitigates traditional finance's shortcomings through decentralized governance and smart contracts.
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.
The goal of this note is to illustrate the impact of a self-financing condition recently introduced by the authors. We present the analyses of two specific applications usually considered in more traditional models in financial mathematics. They include hedging European options with limit orders and the optimal behavio…
The paper explores AI in finance, focusing on XAI's role in enhancing interpretability and trust.
problem The need for AI in finance and the importance of XAI for better decision-making.
method Tracing AI's evolution in finance, highlighting XAI's role, and demonstrating through simulations.
result XAI enhances trust in AI systems, leading to more responsible decision-making.
This paper proposes a general duality framework for the problem of minimizing a convex integral functional over a space of stochastic processes adapted to a given filtration. The framework unifies many well-known duality frameworks from operations research and mathematical finance. The unification allows the extension …
Investors prioritize ESG in crypto-assets, showing higher exposure than traditional assets.
problem Understanding ESG preferences in crypto-assets and their investment behavior.
method A representative household finance survey in Austria to examine ESG preferences and crypto-investment exposure.
result ESG-conscious investors have higher exposure to crypto-assets compared to traditional asset classes.
Paper compares RL models for finance, finding Reward Clipping best.
problem Optimizing asset allocation in finance.
method Actor-only, actor-critic, and PPO models compared; Reward Clipping introduced.
result Reward Clipping model outperforms others in bull and bear markets.
Central banks play a key role in promoting sustainable finance.
problem Addressing global environmental and social challenges through sustainable finance.
method Analyzes central banks' influence on financial stability, economic growth, and sustainability.
result Central banks can promote sustainable finance through various strategies.
Study uses FDA to analyze discount functions of different temperaments.
problem Traditional finance models fail to capture individual differences in investment choices.
method Functional Data Analysis (FDA) to investigate temporal discounting behaviors.
result Heterogeneity within each temperament revealed, suggesting diverse investor profiles.
RL applied to finance tasks, highlighting challenges and future directions.
problem Decision-making tasks in finance using RL.
method Meta-analysis of RL applications, identifying challenges and proposing future directions.
result Challenges in RL performance and future research directions.
This paper examines market misconduct in DeFi and proposes regulatory solutions.
problem Novel forms of market misconduct in DeFi.
method Comprehensive analysis, comparative study, empirical measurements, and tailored regulatory framework investigation.
result Identification of key areas for regulatory enhancement in DeFi.
Deep learning outperforms traditional methods in estimating OU process parameters.
problem Parameter estimation of the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process is challenging.
method Used a multi-layer perceptron to estimate OU process parameters compared to traditional methods like Kalman filter and maximum likelihood estimation.
result Deep learning method outperforms traditional methods in parameter estimation of the OU process.
FinFlowRL learns from experts to optimize financial control in changing markets.
problem Traditional finance control methods fail in real-world, non-stationary markets.
method Imitation-Reinforcement Learning framework that pretrains on expert strategies and finetunes in noise space.
result Consistently outperforms individually optimized experts across diverse market conditions.
Enhances trading metrics with financially grounded loss functions.
problem Challenges in financial deep learning, especially interpretability.
method Introduces loss functions derived from finance metrics and turnover regularization.
result Proposed loss functions outperform traditional methods in trading metrics.
FinFlowRL combines imitation and reinforcement learning for better financial control.
problem Traditional stochastic control methods fail in real-world finance due to changing market conditions.
method FinFlowRL uses imitation learning to pretrain an adaptive meta policy, then finetunes it with reinforcement learning.
result FinFlowRL consistently outperforms individual strategies across various market conditions.
Study analyzes financial intermediation costs in decentralized lending protocols.
problem Understanding the cost of financial intermediation in decentralized lending protocols.
method Analysis of publicly available data on rates, supply, borrow activity, and accounts.
result Ex-post margins are 1% and lower for stablecoin markets.
The present paper provides the basis for a novel financial asset pricing model that could avoid the shortcomings of, or even completely replace the traditional DCF model. The model is based on Brownian motion logic and expected future cash flow values. It can be very useful for Islamic Finance.
This review analyzes RL in finance, highlighting its advantages and challenges.
problem Complex financial decision-making problems where traditional methods fail.
method Systematic review of 167 articles from 2017-2025, focusing on market making, portfolio optimization, and algorithmic trading.
result RL offers advantages over traditional methods, particularly in market making, but challenges remain.
NeuralBeta uses deep learning to estimate beta, outperforming traditional methods.
problem Limitations of traditional beta estimation methods in capturing dynamic beta behavior.
method Neural networks with a new output layer for interpretability.
result NeuralBeta outperforms benchmark methods in dynamic beta estimation.
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.
Optimal benchmark design varies based on costs in financial manipulation.
problem Manipulation of price benchmarks in finance.
method Analyzes empirical pattern and cost structures to determine optimal benchmark design.
result The optimal benchmark depends on the relative sizes of fixed and variable costs.
Enhances financial optimization under model uncertainty using subsampling.
problem Model uncertainty in financial decision-making from limited data.
method Superimposes uncertainty measure on model space, uses subsampling for model distribution approximation, adapts SGD for efficiency.
result Uncertainty measures outperform traditional methods and achieve comparable performance to Bayesian methods.
Auto.gov uses RL to automate DeFi governance, improving security and profitability.
problem Manual DeFi governance is prone to human bias and financial risks.
method Auto.gov employs a deep Q-network reinforcement learning strategy for semi-automated parameter adjustments. result Auto.gov outperforms traditional governance methods by at least 14% in terms of protocol profitability. 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.
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.
Survey of AI in quant finance, from deep learning to LLMs.
problem Improving predictive modeling and automation in asset management.
method Exploring AI contributions to quant investment pipeline, from human-crafted features to LLMs.
result AI has enabled scalable modeling and autonomous agents in quant finance.
ETF approval boosts Bitcoin's correlation with equities, stabilizes with gold, and maintains negative correlation with fiat currencies.
problem Impact of Bitcoin ETF approval on Bitcoin's relationships with traditional assets.
method Rolling correlation analysis, Chow tests, and DCC-GARCH models.
result Bitcoin's correlation with equities increased significantly post-ETF approval, while its relationship with gold stabilized and remained negatively correlated with fiat currencies.
Framework uses LLMs to automate strategy finding in quantitative finance.
problem Brittleness of traditional deep learning models in financial applications.
method Three-stage framework with prompt-engineered LLMs, multimodal agent-based evaluation, and dynamic weight optimization.
result Robust performance in Chinese & US markets, superior risk-adjusted performance.
Study uses neural networks for fast Hawkes model parameter estimation in finance.
problem Estimating parameters of Hawkes models from high-frequency financial data.
method Recurrent neural networks for parameter estimation.
result Significantly faster computational performance compared to traditional methods.
Adversarial deep hedging learns to hedge without specifying asset price models.
problem Lack of effective underlying asset models for deep hedging.
method Adversarial learning framework where a hedger and a generator compete to improve hedging performance.
result Adversarial deep hedging achieves competitive performance without explicit asset process modeling.
Study proposes a new approach for deep hedging using artificial market simulations.
problem Challenges in selecting the best model for underlying asset simulations in deep hedging.
method Proposes artificial market simulations to replicate financial market stylized facts.
result Achieves similar performance to traditional approaches without mathematical finance models.
This study compares CeFi and DeFi, finding some DeFi assets are not truly decentralized.
problem Understanding the differences and boundaries between CeFi and DeFi.
method Systematic analysis covering legal, economic, security, privacy, and market manipulation aspects.
result Certain DeFi assets may not be truly decentralized and pose security risks.
Blockchain protocol improves traditional mutual funds with performance fees and investor protection.
problem Operational issues and performance fees in traditional mutual funds.
method Developed a blockchain protocol that integrates features of mutual funds and hedge funds.
result Blockchain can simplify performance fee calculations and protect investors.
Survey examines agentic AI in finance, highlighting its autonomy and challenges.
problem Autonomous AI systems in finance and their implications.
method Systematic review of research, technical architectures, market applications, and governance frameworks.
result Agentic AI offers enhanced market efficiency but introduces new risks.
Compound examines decentralized lending users and their short loan durations.
problem Systemic risk in decentralized finance due to concentration and interconnection.
method Analysis of on-chain transaction data and smart contract programming.
result Many users borrow for yield farming, not for traditional lending.
Paper calculates greeks for DeFi LPs and introduces Impermanent Gain.
problem Liquidity Providers in DeFi are exposed to Impermanent Loss.
method Tailored Black & Scholes formulas for DeFi markets.
result Introduced Impermanent Gain for risk management.
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.
Quantum computer optimizes investment portfolios, outperforming traditional methods.
problem Minimizing risk while meeting return and budget constraints in investment portfolios.
method Used D-Wave quantum annealer and hybrid solvers to solve Portfolio Optimization problem.
result D-Wave quantum solution performs close to traditional commercial solvers for tested problem sizes.
This paper uses deep learning to improve network threat detection in finance.
problem Detecting unknown threats in large-scale data applications.
method Uses deep learning for advanced threat detection.
result Improves protective measures in the financial industry.
Study uses FinBERT for financial sentiment analysis to predict stock movement.
problem Predicting stock movement with greater accuracy.
method Integrates sentiment analysis with FinBERT and LSTM networks.
result FinBERT enhances model's ability to predict market fluctuations.
In finance industry portfolio construction deals with how to divide the investors' wealth across an asset-classes' menu in order to maximize the investors' gain. Main approaches in use at the present are based on variations of the classical Markowitz model. However, recent evolutions of the world market showed limitati…
DeFi exploits lead to reduced CP spreads, contrary to contagion hypothesis.
problem Vulnerabilities in DeFi destabilize traditional short-term funding markets.
method Analysis of commercial paper spreads and regulatory segmentation.
result DeFi exploits lead to a 'Flight-to-Quality' pattern, narrowing rather than widening CP spreads.
This paper presents a financial analysis over Twitter sentiment analytics extracted from listed retail brands. We investigate whether there is statistically-significant information between the Twitter sentiment and volume, and stock returns and volatility. Traditional newswires are also considered as a proxy for the ma…
PandaAI: A practical agent for neuro-symbolic data analysis and decision-making in finance
problem Sequential decision-making in finance
method Leveraging LLMs for market regime modeling and constrained alpha generation
result PandaAI achieves higher Rank IC and lower maximum drawdown
Study proposes optimal risk-aware interest rates for crypto lending protocols.
problem Determining optimal interest rates for decentralized lending protocols to maximize profit and minimize risk.
method Agent-based model, Riccati-type ODEs for linear behaviors, Monte-Carlo estimator and deep learning for nonlinear behaviors.
result Calibrated model shows superior risk-adjusted performance compared to industry-standard interest rate models.