Hi there, welcome to Behind the Numbers, Numerix’s monthly newsletter—where we share our most popular resources and expert insights shaping the future of capital markets. In this edition, we explore the global convertibles market surge, the benefits of continuous scenario analysis, how to optimize convertible bond analytics and why Numerix was named Best Analytics Solution by WatersTechnology.
Global convertibles issuance: Q2 2026 key trends and insights
Global convertible issuance reached a record $84.6 billion across 96 new deals in Q2 2026. Our latest market report explores the forces driving this growth, including record-breaking transactions, AI-related investment, the rise of mandatory convertibles, and expanding regional and sector participation—offering insights into the trends shaping the evolving convertibles market.
Beyond quarterly stress testing: Continuous insights for portfolio resilience
Macroeconomic volatility, geopolitical disruption and sudden market shifts are challenging traditional quarterly and annual stress testing. This white paper explores how continuous scenario analysis helps financial institutions move from prediction to preparation—enabling broader crisis simulations, more dynamic portfolio monitoring, earlier identification of vulnerabilities and faster, more informed decision-making when conditions change.
The Kynex Excel Add-In: Convertible Bond Analytics, Now in Excel
Numerix recently held a webinar exploring the new Kynex Excel Add-In, which brings trusted convertible bond analytics directly into the familiar Excel environment. See how teams can streamline new issue pricing, structuring, scenario analysis, monitoring, stress testing, and reporting—without manual handoffs—through two workflows and live demonstrations.
Beyond the numbers: Why Numerix was named Best Analytics Solution by WatersTechnology
Numerix was named Best Analytics Solution in the WatersTechnology Asia Awards 2026, recognizing Oneview for Market Risk and its ability to deliver scalable, on-demand risk analytics. Discover how full-revaluation VaR, stress testing, back-testing, sensitivities and P&L explainability help risk teams gain faster, more transparent insight into complex market exposures.
Announcement
Numerix announces 2026 Women in Finance Scholarship Winner
Numerix is pleased to announce Ella Ceroni as the recipient of the 2026 Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship, recognizing her exceptional academic achievements, passion for quantitative finance, and commitment to advancing innovation within the financial services industry.
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