The rationale that drove regulators to pass the Volcker Rule is clear, but the interpretation and implementation of the rule by financial institutions is incredibly complex. A great deal of compliance and legal oversight is now required to perform some of the most basic and essential banking functions. Monticello takes a look at some of the intended - and unintended - impacts of this provision.
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A Monticello expert shares his early impressions of using Python.
Read MoreEnterprise Data Governance
In recent years, new and revised capital markets regulations-including Dodd-Frank, Basel III, and KYC-AML-are forcing financial institutions to adopt sound enterprise data governance policies for compliance purposes. Monticello shares how it’s helping the Financial Sector implement strong data governance programs.
Read MoreTime-Tested Data Analysis Tools, On the Go
Linear regression analysis can be used to predict future values based on previously realized results. In this newsletter, MCG provides a tutorial that showcases a simple analytical tool a busy manager can readily leverage in Microsoft Excel.
Read MoreGPS Give-Up Payables Reconciliation
A top-tier investment banking client recently engaged Monticello Consulting to develop an automated tool to reconcile its back office processing system for derivatives, futures, and options with the Give-Up Payments System (GPS) run by the CME Group. See how we helped them save time and cost while reducing risk through a new tactical technology solution.
Read MoreMCG Tactical Tools - DTCC Data Quality Metrics Tool
Monticello was called upon by a top swap dealer to implement a tool to reconstruct the DTCC’s monthly data quality metrics on a daily basis. The result was a streamlined and user-friendly toolset that allowed our client to identify, investigate, and resolve data issues before they impacted reporting.
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