by Jonathan Leonardelli, FRM | Mar 11, 2019 | CECL
I don’t know about you, but I find caterpillars to be a bit creepy[1]. On the other hand, I find butterflies to be beautiful[2]. Oddly enough, this aligns to my views on the different stages of data in relation to model development. As a financial institution (FI)...
by Samantha Zerger | Mar 5, 2019 | Business Analytics
This is the introduction to a new blog series, The Importance of Technical Communication, which will focus on topics such as verbal and written communication, workplace etiquette, and teamwork in the workplace. Soft skills, as a general term, include interpersonal...
by Jonathan Leonardelli, FRM | Feb 25, 2019 | CECL
To appropriately prepare for CECL a financial institution (FI) must have a hard heart-to-heart with itself about its data. Almost always, simply collecting data in a worksheet, reviewing it for gaps, and then giving it the thumbs up is insufficient. Data drives all...
by Dominic Pazzula | Jan 28, 2019 | Private Capital Forecasting
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. You can learn more...
by Dr. Jimmie Lenz | Jan 22, 2019 | Private Capital Forecasting
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...
