by Regitze Ladekarl, FRM | Apr 1, 2024 | Risk Report
We most often think about inflation and its first cousin, interest rate, as a pair of high-pitched teenagers on eternal spring break who could really use a hug and a good night’s sleep to calm a bit down. No? That’s just me? But in some other places in the world, the...
by Joey Doyle | Mar 19, 2024 | Climate Risk
Welcome to a primer on climate risk in the financial industry. This blog series will guide you through some initial industry research into managing climate risk so that you understand what is at stake for your institution and how to get started with measuring and...
by Regitze Ladekarl, FRM | Mar 18, 2024 | Risk Report
I’m sorry, were you waiting to return to the happy days when you could get a 30-year fixed mortgage for less than 4%? Well, you might have to tighten the straps on your patience hat again because Ms. Yellen of the US Treasury said this week that rates will most likely...
by Regitze Ladekarl, FRM | Jan 15, 2024 | Risk Report
Everyone knows that January is the time for sales. The market for government debt is no different. Come the new year, and countries around the world are looking to fund their budgets, which usually means that you can snag a good deal on treasury bonds. And in 2024 the...
by Regitze Ladekarl, FRM | Jan 8, 2024 | Risk Report
Source: Wall Street Journal Those are the questions for entering 2024. The importance of interest rates to the global economy in general, and to our clients in particular, cannot be stressed enough (ha-ha.) And last year was a bumpy road trip chasing the elusive soft...
