News and Events
CECL—The Caterpillar to Butterfly Evolution of Data for Model Development
As a financial institution gears up for CECL, it needs to make sure all of its "dirty data" has been scrubbed and made model ready. Jonathan Leonardelli, FRG's Director of Business Analytics, has written a new post about why this step is critical to an FI's modeling...
The Importance of Technical Communication
Poor communication skills are considered a major shortcoming for job applicants in the technology and finance domains. What can companies do to nurture these skills in their employees? Samantha Zerger introduces a new series on the FRG blog today that examines the...
Does the Liquidity Risk Premium Still Exist in Private Equity?
FRG has recently been investigating the dynamics of the private capital markets. Our work has led us to a ground-breaking product designed to help allocators evaluate potential cash flows, risks, and plan future commitments to private capital. Learn more here and...
Private Equity and Debt Liquidity, the ‘Secondary’ Market
A significant consideration in several aspects of Private Equity and Private Debt has been attributed to the liquidity (or lack thereof) of these investments. The liquidity factor has been cited as a basic investment decision, influencing complex pricing, return of...
Change in CECL Approved by the FDIC
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has approved a measure that will allow a three-year phase in of the impact of CECL on regulatory capital. Read about the implications of this decision on the FRG blog, "Change in CECL Approved by the FDIC." ...
IFRS 17: Killing Two Birds
Compliance with IFRS 17 will cost insurers time, manpower and money – but it will also provide them with analytics to gain better business insights. Read "IFRS 17: Killing Two Birds" on the FRG blog.
Glasser To Lead Women in Technology Session
Dessa Glasser, FRG Principal, will moderate the “Women in Technology and Data” breakfast discussion at the Waters USA event for technology leaders on Dec. 3 in New York City. Glasser led a similar session that kicked off the WatersTechnology Buy Side Conference in...
Lenz to Give Keynote Speech at Olin Business School
Dr. Jimmie Lenz, FRG Principal, has been selected to give the keynote address at Washington University's Olin School of Business Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 8. Lenz earned his master of science in finance and a doctorate in business...
FRG Presents at 2018 Canadian Risk Forum
Representatives from FRG’s leadership team will present at the 2018 Canadian Risk Forum, planned next week in Toronto, Canada, bringing their expertise in machine learning, risk management and data governance / analytics to an audience of senior risk professionals and...
New Machinist Journal, “Where Machine Learning and Traditional Corporate Finance Meet”
While much of the discussion about Machine Learning concerns theoretical applications and experimentation, there are practical uses already in place. Download the latest issue of New Machinist Journal, "Where Machine Learning and Traditional Corporate Finance Meet,"...