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EMIR REFIT – New Requirements on Transaction Reporting

The EMIR Regulation aims to increase transparency in the OTC derivatives markets and to reduce the systemic risk due to the non-compliance of the derivatives’ counterparties. Reply continuously explores innovative technological solutions that can be applied to financial regulations to improve the reporting process using a data-driven approach.

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ecms

Best Practice

Eurosystem Collateral Management System

Reply presents its vision and skills on the Eurosystem Collateral Management System (ECMS) topic that will go live in November 2023. Regarding the ECMS topic, Reply provides its view and the main changes and benefits to be faced by Financial Institutions.

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NPL

Research

Npl Management: focus on market, main players and servicers offer

Regulator pressure forced banks to improve internal management and to aim to strong de-risking policies, by managing to halve NPL volumes in 5 years. Foreign and non-foreign investors have paid particular attention to Italy for the high levels of impaired loans and for the business opportunities encountered.

Covid-19

White Paper

The New Normal: how Capital Markets can turn the Coronavirus threat into an opportunity

This unexpected crisis raises questions about the effectiveness and agility of banking models and existing risk management frameworks.

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Cloud in Financial Services

Reply has embarked on a 'Cloud in Financial Services' initiative, through webinars, thought leadership piece and a flagship event to shed light on the benefits and challenges that underpin cloud adoption. Aimed at C-Suite and Board Members, it focuses on strategic considerations covering all aspects of Cloud adoption in Financial Services.

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Governance, Risk and Compliance

Adopting stronger internal control practices while improving business efficiency

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Business Impact

Article

The EBA launched a public consultation on ITS

The amendments aim to keep reporting requirements consistent with changes in the regulatory framework and with the evolving needs for risk assessments. The EBA expects to submit the revised draft Implementing Technical Standards to the European Commission in April 2019. The application of the revised requirements will be in March 2018, with the first reporting reference date as of 31 March 2020.

Business Impact

Article

A Fintech Roadmap: next steps

Around 100 participants were present at EBA FinTech regulation and EBA roundtable meeting, during which were identified six areas for further analysis. These priority topics will leverage knowledge and expertise from participants in the EBA’s new FinTech Knowledge Hub, thus working on comparative assessment with a view to identify best practices.

01.11.2018 / Amsterdam

Event

Brexit Lunch

Avantage Reply is partnering with the Dutch Foreign Banker’s Association to discuss the impact of Brexit on Financial Services

Case Study

Liquidity Risk Management Capability Diagnostic

The client was seeking an evaluation of its liquidity risk management capability in terms of the business being supported. Avantage Reply undertook a detailed review and provided recommendations for best practice liquidity risk management, which formed the basis of the client’s subsequent implementation programme.

Practice note

White Paper

EU Financial Services Outlook 2015

Over the next 12 months the transformation of the financial services industry is set to continue to accelerate. This paper sets out our view on some of the key challenges for firms in 2015 across three key areas: Regulatory Change; Digital Transformation; Business Optimisation.

23.09.2014 / Frankfurt am Main

Event

Symposium 2014: New developments in Regulatory Reporting for banking

Xuccess Reply, in collaboration with Meridan Consulting, is organising Symposium 2014: New developments in Regulatory Reporting for banking. The event will be held in Frankfurt am Main on September 23, 2014.

Banking System Solidity

Briefing Note

Capital adequacy, cost of the risk and profitability: during a crisis, a real puzzle for Banks

Source: Avantage Reply Observatory
Following the burst of the real estate bubble on the US sub-prime lending market and following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, the worst economic crisis since 80 years has now passed through, and in some cases overcome, different stages, both from a real and from a financial point of view. In such a context, the banking industry is still facing several and complex challenges.

08.04.2014 - 09.04.2014

Event

CRR income strategies

Xuccess Reply will be presenting at the "Ertragsstrategien unter CRR" (CRR income strategies) event held 8th and 9th April 2014 in Frankfurt am Main.

29.04.2013

Event

The aftermath: crisis and legal change

Avantage Reply has taken part in The aftermath: crisis and legal change, a half-day workshop taking place on 29 April 2013 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Center for Transnational Legal Studies in London.

03.04.2013 / Amsterdam

Event

Avantage Reply Systemic Risk Breakfast Session

Avantage Reply together with the Dutch Banking Association (NVB) organised a knowledge sharing breakfast session on Systemic Risk on 3 April 2013 in Amsterdam.

Case Study

Intra-group and Whole-firm Liquidity Application

A leading financial services institution, with a number of branches and subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, sought to evaluate the benefits and feasibility of applying for a whole-firm liquidity modification and intra-group liquidity modifications, and to draft the applications. Avantage Reply was appointed to the client’s “Liquidity Project Steering Committee”, evaluated the merits of applying for a modification, and assisted in drafting the applications which were successfully submitted to the FSA.

05.07.2012

Event

Oracle Customer Showcase Forum

Avantage Reply joined the Oracle Customer Showcase Forum, the event under the motto "Give a new shape to your IT to support innovation and efficiency" which was held in Milan on 5 July 2012.

01.02.2012

Press Article

AIFMD and Risk Management, a tragic comedy in 3 acts

The PRiM Risk Newsletter, Issue No. 28

25.11.2011

Press Article

Risk Governance: balancing the demands of group standards and local regulation

The PRiM Risk Newsletter, Issue No. 27

Best Practice

Definio Reply™

Definio Reply™ is a financial software platform capable of directing the demands relative to the management, analysis and reporting of financial instrument portfolios. Definio Reply™ represents a concrete and efficient response to increasingly pressing demands from the market in terms of analytical tools and decisionsupport systems for Financial Services.

Best Practice

Definio Reply Pricing Service

Definio Reply™ Pricing Service is an independent Service for the valuation of Illiquid, Over-thecounter (OTC) and Structured Financial Instruments. It provides an expert valuation by combining market data, analytics, and derivatives market expertise to deliver scheduled or on-demand detailed valuation reports.

Case Study

Definio Reply Financial Platform for Fondaco SGR

Definio Reply™ is the platform used by Fondaco SGR to gather, calculate and verify data and financial measures for managed funds and management mandates.

Case Study

Definio Reply Financial Platform for Symphonia SGR

Definio Reply™ is the platform used by Symphonia SGR to gather, calculate and verify data and financial measures for managed funds and customer portfolios.

08.09.2011

Press Article

Assessing Suitability: Pitfalls and Solutions for Life Insurers and Private Bankers

The PRiM Risk Newsletter, Issue No. 26

02.09.2011

Press Article

FSA suitability probe: stockbrokers have most to fear

Citywire Wealth Manager

11.05.2011

Event

Avantage Reply roundtable at Lloyd’s

On Wednesday 11th May 2011, Avantage Reply hosted a breakfast roundtable discussions at Lloyd’s in London. The topic of the discussion was based on Op Risk and introduced the shared service tool.

07.04.2011

Press Article

Rewards and Risk

Incompliance

04.02.2011

News & Communication

Reply S.p.A. acquires avantage (UK), a Risk and Finance Consultancy operating within the field of Financial Services

Reply S.p.A. - listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange [REY IM] - has consolidated its presence in Europe with the acquisition of 51% of the shares and 90% of the voting rights of avantage (UK) Limited (“avantage”), a United Kingdom registered company specialising in the Financial Services market within the areas of risk, treasury and capital management, and financial performance management.