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Quantifi Launches Counterparty Risk and CVA Portal

Published October 26, 2011 11:51 AM EDT 1 Min Read

Quantifi has launched a free online information source for professionals involved in counterparty risk management and credit valuation adjustment (CVA).

CounterpartyRiskManagement.org is a community site devoted to providing timely industry news, research and information on key issues surrounding counterparty risk.

Users will have access to information from analysts including Aite, Celent and Tabb Group. The site will also offer an overview of key regulatory topics such as Basel III, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation and the Dodd-Frank Act.

“We are very excited about the launch of this unique service,” said Rohan Douglas, CEO of Quantifi, in a news release. “CVA is one of the hottest topics in derivatives financing at present whilst counterparty risk management will continue to be a top priority for banks and regulators over the next few years,”

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