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R/Finance 2013

The fifth annual R/Finance conference will be held in Chicago on 17-18 May. Aimed at users of R, the open source programming language for statistical computation and graphics, the event focuses on using R as a primary tool for financial risk management, analysis and trading.

13 May 2013 By Comments

Calling MATLAB Functions from OpenGamma via the MATLAB Production Server

OpenGamma makes it easy to transition your existing pricing models written in MATLAB from research into production within the OpenGamma risk platform. Joan Puig demonstrates MATLAB analytic function integration with the OpenGamma server.

7 May 2013 By Comments

FTF News Technology Innovation Awards 2013

The annual FTF News Technology Innovation Awards recognise organisations and individuals that embrace the rapid changes of technology to achieve business excellence in financial services. OpenGamma has been nominated for 'Best Cutting-Edge Solution' and 'Best Fintech Ops Start-Up'.

15 April 2013 By Comments

24 Hours of Fintech Innovation: A Recap of the FinTech Hackathon

Over 200 attendees, 37 projects, and more lines of code than one dares to count - it seems safe to say that the first NYC FinTech Hackathon was a roaring success.

10 April 2013 By Comments

FinTech Hackathon NYC

The inaugural FinTech Hackathon (6-7 April) promotes the development of financial technology using open source software. Join OpenGamma, 10gen, Bloomberg and others for 24 hours of hacking in NYC!

13 March 2013 By Comments

Solving PDE Problems in Finance Using Finite-Difference Methods

Introducing a reference implementation in MATLAB for solving the type of 1D PDE problems that occur in finance, using finite-difference methods.

27 February 2013 By Comments

Predicting Buy-Side Risk Management & Analytics Trends in 2013

While the industry hasn't completely recovered from 2008, we’re starting to see a new reality settling in where risk management is at the forefront of all decision making at buy-side firms. Regulatory demands, market structure changes, technology developments and continuing cost pressures - Kirk Wylie outlines the key trends for the next 12 months.

25 February 2013 By Comments

Playing with MATLAB and OpenGamma

Joan Puig shines some light on the ongoing work to integrate the OpenGamma Platform with MATLAB, along with an example pricer for vanilla options.

14 February 2013 By Comments

What the Hedge Fund Industry Is Talking About: Notes from GAIM USA 2013

Labeled as “the kick-off hedge fund event of the year”, GAIM USA 2013 brought together managers and investors to exchange ideas and debate current issues in the industry. The dominant theme at the event was a realization of the fact that the "golden age of alpha" is over for hedge funds.

30 January 2013 By Comments

First OpenPub London of the Year

What does 2013 have in store for the OpenGamma community? Find out at the first London OpenPub of the year on Thursday 31st January at The Golden Fleece in the City.

17 January 2013 By In Announcements Comments

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