In this paper we introduce the reader to the basic tools for the computation of Counterparty Credit Risk such as Credit Value Adjustment and Debt Value Adjustment. We also present the effect of mitigating clauses, like netting and collateral, in reducing the credit exposure. Detailed numerical...

This paper proposes a market consistent valuation framework for variable annuities with guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit, death benefit and surrender benefit features. The setup is based on a hybrid model for the financial market and uses time-inhomogeneous Lévy processes as risk...

This paper is an introduction to the measurement of market risk in financial markets, with examples drawn mainly from commodity markets. In particular, we present the concept of VaR, its limits, the problems related to its estimation and backtesting. This is done at single asset and at portfolio...