Ahead of the Curve
Acadia
Acadia presents Ahead of the Curve, a podcast that provides unique perspectives and insights into the margin and collateral industry. Hosts from Acadia’s leadership team are joined by special guest speakers from across the industry to share topical perspectives and really get ‘under the skin’ of the issues that are transforming the sector.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ahead of the Curve episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ahead of the Curve for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ahead of the Curve episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
03/25/24 • 17 min
Join our host Stuart Smith, Co-Head of Business Development and Scott Sobolewski, Co-Head of Quantitative Services as they discuss the merits of using open-source software.
Reviewing the incredible journey of Linux supported by Red Hat and comparing this to Open-Source Risk Engine (ORE), the Acadia-sponsored derivatives risk management and pricing software which is freely available and being utilized by over 150+ firms in the industry today.
Scott shares some use cases of ORE and explains the power and extendibility of the software and how it is shaping the future of risk management.
Listen time: 17 mins
Unpacking the Agenda - Part 3
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07/08/24 • 30 min
Scott O’Malia, CEO at ISDA returns for a ‘threepeat’, his 3rd time on the podcast. He joins John Pucciarelli, Head of Industry Engagement at Acadia for a special 30th episode of Ahead of the Curve. Their discussion ranges from the benefits and adoption of the Common Domain Model (CDM) across the industry, reflections on the advocacy and impact of the latest capital reforms including Basel III end game. Scott and John also discuss the latest regions to adopt Uncleared Margin Rules in 2024, and the role that ISDA plays in ensuring industry standards are maintained globally. The interview ends with Scott’s views on geopolitical risk and its potential impacts on the OTC derivatives market– it is a podcast not to be missed!
Listen time: 30 minutes
Upcoming Regulation: A 2024 Outlook
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02/05/24 • 27 min
John Pucciarelli, Head of Industry and Regulatory Strategy and Stuart Smith, Co-Head of Business Development at Acadia sit down to discuss the regulatory outlook for 2024. The pair dig into a 10 year look-back on SIMM and moving forward with the model, an update on Basel III Endgame and what the FINRA 4210 rule means for the US and wider market.
Listen now to understand the implications of the regulations and what needs to be done to get ready.
Listen time: 27 minutes
Completing the circle for fully automated collateral settlement
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10/17/23 • 16 min
In Episode 20 of Ahead of the Curve, Will Thomey and Richard Barton from Acadia discuss the merits of improving efficiency and fully automating the settlement of collateral. The launch of Settlement Manager has spurred the ability for firms to access a unique, controlled, and robust settlement process that immediately settles collateral once a transfer has been agreed. Will and Richard also explore how the industry could pivot towards improved settlement netting and tokenization – further removing friction and cost.
Listen time: 16 mins
Produced and recorded at the Lansons studio.
Understanding Risk & Capital Management for crypto derivatives firms
Ahead of the Curve
05/02/23 • 12 min
In Episode 17 of Ahead of the Curve, Scott Sobolewski, Partner at Acadia’s Quantitative Expert Services team discusses why more and more crypto currency firms are looking to become regulated entities and the steps required to achieve this. A must listen for any Crypto firm that wants to carve out its niche in the market.
Listen time 12 mins
Crunch time: Why data standardization in OTC Derivatives matters
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07/31/20 • 33 min
In this second episode of Ahead of the Curve, AcadiaSoft’s Chief Product Officer, Fred Dassori and Head of Product Management, Richard Barton are joined by Donal Gallagher, CEO at Quaternion Risk Management. They provide fresh insights into how data standards in OTC Derivatives can help to mitigate risk. Taking us on a journey that spans the evolution of data standardization from the financial crisis in 2008 to present day with some positive predictions for the future.
Produced and Recorded by Lansons remotely.
ISDA SIMM 2.7: Challenges and Opportunities
Ahead of the Curve
10/29/24 • 22 min
In this landmark episode of Ahead of the Curve, John Pucciarelli is joined by Stuart Smith, Co-Head of Business Development. This is Acadia’s first episode under the new LSEG Post Trade Solutions name and the podcast tackles key areas of the transition from ISDA SIMM 2.6 to 2.7, including notable changes, impacts and tips for firms making the giant leap. Amid the volatile global landscape, Stuart breaks down how the model and the reduction in SIMM across the industry raises both concerns and opportunities. Packed with a range of thought-provoking insights, this episode will be very useful for firms who will be adapting to the recalibrated model.
Listen time: 22 mins
Basel III - Not the Endgame – A refreshing perspective
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12/12/23 • 26 min
John Pucciarelli, Head of Industry and Regulatory Strategy and Stuart Smith, Co-Head of Business Development at Acadia spend time in the studio discussing the potential impact of Basel III on banks and the broader macro economy. An honest, open discussion filled with clear examples provides an insight into the implications of the new Basel regulatory recommendations. A thoroughly informative and enjoyable listen.
Listen time: 26 mins
Produced and recorded at the Lansons studio.
Changes in SIMM - How has the industry reacted?
Ahead of the Curve
09/13/23 • 40 min
Join the Acadia team (John Pucciarelli - Head of Industry & Regulatory Strategy, Stuart Smith - Co-head of Business Development, Scott Sobolewski - Co-head of Quantitative Services and Jacob Ullman - Business Development) as they discuss the PRA review of ISDA SIMMTM and the subsequent changes that ISDA has recommended . The team shares an on the ground view of the use of SIMM and how the industry is dealing with the new recalibration cycles and asks if the industry was ready for this change.
Recorded and produced by Lansons at the Lansons studios.
The Evolution of Model Validation: Why governance is essential
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09/18/24 • 24 min
Join our host Scott Sobolewski as he interviews Roland Stamm, Partner within Acadia’s Quantitative Services division on the important topic of model validation both for ISDA SIMM and complex internal models. Roland stresses the importance of model governance and how it is crucial for firms to be able to prove to regulators that their model is fit for purpose. Packed with sound advice and insights, this podcast is a must for firms that are embarking on backtesting and benchmarking projects.
Listen time: <25 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ahead of the Curve have?
Ahead of the Curve currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does Ahead of the Curve cover?
The podcast is about Management, Risk, Podcasts, Technology and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Ahead of the Curve?
The episode title 'Completing the circle for fully automated collateral settlement' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ahead of the Curve?
The average episode length on Ahead of the Curve is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ahead of the Curve released?
Episodes of Ahead of the Curve are typically released every 42 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Ahead of the Curve?
The first episode of Ahead of the Curve was released on May 28, 2020.
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