In this paper, we design a novel algorithm based on least-squares Monte-Carlo (LSMC) in order to approximate the solution of discrete time backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs). Our al...
26 September 2012 in Journal of Global Optimization
We introduce a new class of anticipative backward stochastic differential equations with a dependence of McKean type on the law of the solution, that we name MKABSDE. We provide existence and uniqueness results in a general framework with relatively general regularity assumptions on the coefficients. We show how such stochastic equations arise within the modern paradigm of derivative pricing where a central counterparty (CCP) requires the members to deposit variation and initial margins to cover their exposure. In the case when the initial margin is proportional to the Conditional Value-at-Risk (CVaR) of the contract price, we apply our general result to define the price as a solution of a MKABSDE. We provide several linear and non-linear simpler approximations, which we solve using different numerical (deterministic and Monte-Carlo) methods.
4 April 2019 in Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering