We consider a trader who is responsible for managing a portfolio of derivatives that evolves stochastically and depends on a single underlying asset. We use reinforcement learning to develop a strategy for bringing options into the portfolio to manage gamma and vega risk. The options are subject...

Using a large sample of multinational companies (MNCs), this paper intends to explore whether executives' pension incentives will function as a mechanism of optimal contracting in motivating firm risk management. We find that granting more pension to executives is significantly related to the...