In an attempt to transfer the loss rate risks in motor insurance to the capital market, we use the tranche technique to hedge the motor insurance risks. This paper illustrates AXA and their securitization of French motor insurance in 2005 as an example. Though this application is new, this...

We consider weather risks arising from unexpected variability of weather conditions faced by clothing industry. Weather would influence much on the demand of clothes. Also clothes are purchased according to the taste as well as the necessity of consumers. Hence, consumers’ buying activity...

After the completion of a merger and acquisition (M&A), a number of factors may affect the performance, probability of default and actual delisting of the acquirer. In this paper, we present a simple methodology for identifying risk factors and then proceed to identify and investigate...