Dawn of Alternative Reference Rates: Curve Construction Fundamentals
In the financial markets, curve construction is a fundamental component to everything from pricing and risk management to accounting. As new alternative reference rates, also known as the RFRs, or risk-free rates are coming into play, this poses a significant challenge to current IT infrastructure and curve construction practices.
In this new 30-minute presentation, Ping Sun, SVP of Financial Engineering for Numerix CrossAsset tackles curve complexity under RFRs. He addresses this topic in three parts:
Part I: Introduction to RFRs and Curve Stripping: A Focus on SOFR
Part II: New Curve Instruments Observed in Today’s Market Based on ARRs
Part III: Market Best Practices in Constructing Curves and How They Can Be Applied to ARRs
Spotlight on SOFR: Where Are We Now?
