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GR8 Equity Risk Factor Model: A new approach to factor risk management

The investment management industry has long relied on risk factor models to navigate the complexity of global equity markets. But in recent years portfolio strategies have become more sophisticated, market structures have shifted, and the line between passive and active management has blurred. Against that backdrop, the limitations of any static model framework have become increasingly apparent.

Reports
Apr 08 2026
Accelerated data.
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A rough Q1 for investors and a tough outlook for the economy

See what’s dragging performance for private wealth investors and nonprofits.

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Market Brief
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A whirlwind Q1 for insurers

A detailed look at returns year-to-date to see what’s influencing performance for insurers.

2 min read
Market Brief
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Clearwater Consultant Forum New York

Clearwater is building a single, audit-ready, front-to-back platform designed for the complexity that institutional investors face today. By bringing together critical capabilities across the investment lifecycle, we are making it easier for firms to deliver clearer recommendations, operate with greater confidence, and support clients with a more connected view of their business.

Events
May 05 2026

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US insurers holler for a dollar

As global stock markets teeter near all-time highs, the Research Desk sought to investigate what this exceptional, multiyear run for equities has meant for portfolios.

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Market Brief
Building for what’s next: An Interview on the forces reshaping the energy market

From our experience working with these markets there are two essential ways that Beacon by CWAN boosts risk management for power and gas trading: live risk monitoring and cloud-native scalability.

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Blog
Feb 17 2026
What Hedge Fund COOs actually look for in technology partners

Key insights from hedge fund COOs on vendor selection and operational resilience at HFM Emerging Managers Summit 2026

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Blog
Feb 16 2026
What an epic run for equities has meant for portfolio strategies

As global stock markets teeter near all-time highs, the Research Desk sought to investigate what this exceptional, multiyear run for equities has meant for portfolios.

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Market Brief
APAC’s small insurers struggle with reporting requirements while large insurers position for future regs

Regulatory compliance has become a defining factor in how APAC’s insurers allocate resources, invest in technology, and prepare for long-term growth.

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Blog
Fact Sheet: Beacon by CWAN Power & Gas

Launching power and gas trading operations often means configuring systems, manually creating complex asset data models, integrating market data, and building workflows before executing a single trade. Setup delays cost time and tie up valuable resources.

Brochures
Jan 01 2027
From Data Management to Drinks

Exchange perspectives and continue the discussion around front-to-back investment operations across public and private assets. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with Clearwater leadership and fellow industry professionals in a relaxed, off-agenda setting built for real conversation.

Events
Mar 09 2026
APAC insurers riding the consolidation wave

Our new research points to an overwhelming expectation of increased M&A activity among APAC’s insurers over the next three years. Almost all (96%) of insurance asset management executives at firms with total assets under management of $3.823 trillion predict a rise in domestic dealmaking, with 15% anticipating a dramatic increase.

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Blog
How A Transparent Risk Platform Enables Smarter Energy Trading

Join us for a 30-minute webinar to see how Beacon by CWAN Power & Gas enables energy trading firms to deploy sophisticated energy risk management strategies. This webinar will include an in-depth product walkthrough with real use cases and scenarios.

On-demand webinars
Mar 27 2026