Numerix’s Top 10 Resources of 2025

As we bid farewell to 2025, we’d like to take time to reflect on the insights that shaped our year at Numerix. From market-defining research to practical implementation guides, we have strived to deliver resources that are rich with expert perspectives to help clients navigate rapidly evolving markets. 

In today’s blog, we’re highlighting our top 10 most popular resources of 2025—spanning convertibles, volatility, fixed income trading, XVA, cutting-edge quantitative methods and more. These are the pieces our community found most valuable, and the ones we believe will continue delivering insight well into the year ahead.

1. Quarterly Report: Global Convertibles Issuance
   Convertible issuance has surged throughout 2025, driven by strong investor demand, favorable financing conditions, and a wave of large-scale mega deals. Each quarter, Numerix publishes a convertibles issuance report focused on key trends and insights of the past quarter. These reports analyze the sector, regional drivers, and standout transactions shaping convertibles as a strategic, resilient financing tool in today’s market. You can access past reports below. Be sure to look out for our Q4 report set for release in January 2026.  
   
   Read Q3 2025 Convertibles Report 
   Read Q2 2025 Convertibles Report
   Read Q1 2025 Convertibles Report 
    
2. Navigating Volatile Markets: Trading & Modeling Volatility
   With macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty abounding, many traders and portfolio managers are currently trading – or exploring how to trade – volatility as an asset class in its own right. But it’s not without its challenges. In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Ping Sun of Numerix provides an expert quantitative perspective on modeling and trading volatility. 
   
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3. Client Case Study: MuniFin Drives Precision in XVA using Numerix Oneview
   Facing growing complexity in derivatives and XVA, MuniFin—one of Finland’s premier credit institutions—chose Numerix Oneview to automate their valuation workflows. From overnight XVA calculations to enhanced modeling flexibility, Oneview delivers the precision, automation, and scalability Munifin requires to stay ahead in a dynamic market. Read their full story in our case study. 
   
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4. Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty 
   Regulatory uncertainty continues to shape the financial landscape, requiring institutions to stay agile as rules such as MiFIR and FRTB evolve. With shifting policy environments adding complexity, firms that embrace proactive risk management and adaptable compliance frameworks are better positioned to thrive. Our white paper outlines strategies for navigating this dynamic terrain.
   
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   5. Exploring Generative Methods in Quant Finance
   Quant teams face constant pressure to generate realistic scenarios, fill market data gaps, and create synthetic datasets for stress testing, model validation, and trading research. In this on-demand webinar, A/Prof. Dr. Joerg Kienitz of m|rig explores how Gaussian Mixture Models (GMMs) and Lognormal GMMs (LGMMs) provide a transparent, efficient, and auditable approach—fitting high-dimensional distributions, enabling fast conditional sampling, and supporting practical enhancements.
   
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   6. Cracking the XVA Code: From Concept to Implementation
   Launching a new XVA capability within a bank is challenging, particularly in fast-growing derivatives markets. In our on-demand webinar, Numerix and special guest Dr. Ola Hammarlid of Leading HeadQuarters, explore how to overcome common challenges, build momentum through pragmatic iterations, and set your XVA projects up for success.
   
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   7. Growing Adoption of Systematic Fixed Income Strategies
   As fixed-income markets grow more complex, traditional discretionary approaches are struggling to keep pace with electronic, data-driven investment demands. This paper explores why systematic strategies are gaining traction, the infrastructure needed to support them, and how institutions can unlock more consistent, scalable alpha.
   
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   8. Beyond Greeks: Multi-Factor Scenario Analysis for Convertible Bonds
   Because convertible bonds are sensitive to multiple market factors—including equity, volatility, credit spreads, and interest rates—traditional single-factor risk measures often prove inadequate. Multi-factor scenario analysis provides a more comprehensive view, enabling better risk management and trading decisions. This on-demand webinar covers the true value and practical implementation of scenario analysis—from best practices to technology enablement.
   
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   9. Make Data Sexy Again: Hard-Earned Insights From a Veteran Quant         
   Market data might not sound glamorous, but its impact is critical. It’s the lifeblood of trading floors and risk departments. When data fails, everything else follows, from pricing models to trading decisions and risk management. In our on-demand webinar, Dr. Ola Hammarlid—a seasoned quantitative leader—shares his hard-earned wisdom on market data management and its critical role in financial operations. 
   
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   10. Hedging Interest Rate Risk in Volatile Markets: NxCore Python in Action    
   Are fluctuating interest rates keeping you on edge? With central bank policies in flux, rising inflation, and growing global uncertainty, interest rate markets are more volatile than ever. In this on-demand webinar, we share expert strategies to help you overcome the complexity and provide an up-close look at NxCore Python, our powerful SDK platform for integrating Numerix’s industry-leading analytics. 
   
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Tune in Next Year for More Exclusive Insights

We hope this curated selection of resources has offered you insight and value. Whether you’re exploring convertibles issuance trends, refining your XVA framework, or diving deeper into volatility and generative modeling, these materials are designed to support your strategic decision-making. To ensure you stay on top of the latest trends in the new year, be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter. 

We look forward to bringing you even more high-impact research, tools, and thought leadership in the year to come. Until then, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a successful start to 2026.