Copula Methods in Finance is the first book to address the mathematics of copula functions illustrated with finance applications. It explains copulas by means of applications to major topics in derivative pricing and credit risk analysis. Examples include pricing of the main exotic derivatives...

On the premise that pension provision in Europe will dramatically change over the next few decades, this book concentrates on the funded component of pension wealth, and specifically on annuities - financial products that, on the basis of actuarial equivalence, allow the conversion of wealth...

We analyze theoretically how financial synergies among bank affiliates affect banks' choice of organizational structure in branches or subsidiaries characterized by different arrangements for internal insurance against affiliates' default. Financial synergies may be generated by reduced default...