Research
History repeats for Credit Default Swaps
In this paper MSCI’s Christopher Finger reviews the dynamics of the CDS-bond basis during the 2008 crisis and how it behaves in this new period of market distress.
Asset Classes
MSCI improves factor risk modelling for equities
The most recent Barra US Equity Model, USE4, contains some important innovations in factor risk modelling, including the introduction of country risk factors, volatility regime adjustments, and eigenfactor risk adjustments. Amanda White spoke to executive director and head of equity factor model research at MSCI, Jose Menchero, about what that means.
Amanda WhiteSeptember 28, 2011
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DC plans must look at governance and design
Towers Watson’s Roger Urwin and Gordon Clark from the University of Oxford are finalising their fourth collaboration on global best practice for defined contribution plans. Amanda White spoke with Roger Urwin about the inefficiencies in plan design.
Amanda WhiteMarch 3, 2010
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Towers Watson changes the guard
Roger Urwin has stepped down from his position as head of Towers Watson’s think tank, the “thinking ahead group”, to take up a two-day a week advisory position at MSCI Barra. He will continue in his role as head of global investment content at Towers Watson.
Amanda WhiteFebruary 24, 2010