Month: May 2021

Firm-specific risk-neutral distributions with options and CDS

The banking industry and the challenges of the pandemic

Good evening. Let me thank the Governing Board of Spain Investors Day and their President, Benito Berceruelo, for kindly inviting me to participate in the closing of the 11th edition of this annual international forum. As in previous years, it will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing Spain’s image and to promoting international investment in our country. … Read more

Firm-specific risk-neutral distributions with options and CDS

Audiovisual communication competition on financial education

Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, Vice-Chair of the CNMV, Chair of the General Council of Economists, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by thanking the General Economists Association for organising this event, which marks the conclusion of the Audiovisual Communication Competition on Financial Education. Let me congratulate, too, … Read more

SETL banks on DLT for infrastructure overhaul -

SETL banks on DLT for infrastructure overhaul –

The Banker Portfolio encompasses: An essential and trusted resource providing economical and financial intelligence for the world’s financial sector; premium editorial excellence striving to stimulate and inform Detailed regulatory and policy insight for the banking and securities market, analysing the major rules from the formulation stage and explaining their aims and likely impact on a … Read more

Corporate default risk on the rise in Japan

Corporate default risk on the rise in Japan

Corporate debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan is at its highest level since the 1990s and fears are growing that defaults could surge in struggling sectors, which could have an impact on smaller and regional banks.    The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ’s) most recent financial stability report suggested that the probability of default at … Read more

Firm-specific risk-neutral distributions with options and CDS

Vitas Vasiliauskas: Introductory remarks – Cyprus Annual Banking Conference and FinTech EXPO

Good morning, dear listeners, fellow Governors, I would like to thank the Governors for their insights in this panel, and also the organisers of the conference for inviting me. Discussing the role of banks in the time of COVID-19 is indeed vital. Banking is as important to the economy as the heart is to the human … Read more

Staying within the rules will not protect banks from risks -

Staying within the rules will not protect banks from risks –

The Banker Portfolio encompasses: An essential and trusted resource providing economical and financial intelligence for the world’s financial sector; premium editorial excellence striving to stimulate and inform Detailed regulatory and policy insight for the banking and securities market, analysing the major rules from the formulation stage and explaining their aims and likely impact on a … Read more

Firm-specific risk-neutral distributions with options and CDS

Vitas Vasiliauskas: Investment and Investment Finance

Good morning, dear Marco, dear Thomas colleagues, presenters and viewers, A warm welcome to this joint webinar organised by the Bank of Lithuania and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Allow me, first of all, to thank the EIB for approaching us with the idea to hold this event. This is indeed a pivotal time to talk … Read more