What We Do

Customized solutions for Margin, Risk or Collateral Management problems. This involves customized software, integration with existing systems and potentially conversion of existing data.

Customization varies greatly between software platforms. FINRA 4210/Reg. T margin, for example, has requirements set by FINRA, but even here the software is customized. House margin rates can be set, report customized and the set of permissible margin strategies reduced.

This software also needs to be integrated with other data. Pricing, security data, trade flows and customer information are typically integrated with existing sources.

Much of the customization require simple configuration, rather that software development.

LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE

A source code license is provided that allows for any use of the software other than redistribution to other parties. This provides flexibility for the maintenance and enhancements of the software. Silver Lining Expertise can continue to provide maintenance and enhancement support. Customers may choose to support the software in-house. Finaly third a third party, including providers that we work with, can provide the maintenance and enhancement services.

CONSULTING

Projects may include business and technology consulting. Areas of expertise include:

• Margin Management
• Credit Risk Management
• Regulatory Reporting
• Collateral Management/Optimization:
  
  • OTC/CSA derivatives
  • Repo
  • Stock Borrow Loan
  • FX
  • Prime Brokerage
  • Exchange Traded Derivatives
  • CCP
  • Bank Loan
  • Secured borrowing
    
    With:
  • Regulatory Segregation
  • Multi-period optimization
  • Collateral Substitution
  • Optimization of depot realignment costs