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 where Numerix ranked in the Chartis STORM 2026 report series, what’s new in the latest release of PolyPaths, why global convertibles issuance has reached record levels, and how risk management is evolving in APAC.
Numerix excels across Chartis STORM 2026 Rankings
Chartis Research’s STORM 2026 report series ranks Numerix #1 overall in the Quantitative Analytics50 report and #3 overall in both the BuySideRisk50 and the Insurance Risk Analytics50 reports. Numerix also received multiple category awards spanning AI-driven analytics, innovation, prime brokerage risk, XVA, structured products and more.
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Discover what’s new in the latest release of PolyPaths
Get an inside look at the latest PolyPaths enhancements in this on-demand feature showcase. The Numerix product team highlights new capabilities for structured note cashflows, TBA options modeling, CMBS, private credit, synthetic tranches and more. These enhancements help fixed income and derivatives professionals expand coverage, work more efficiently, and strengthen their modeling, reporting, and risk workflows.
Why did convertible issuance reach record levels in Q2 2026?
Global issuance hit $84.6 billion across 96 deals in Q2, fueled by strong equity markets, AI-driven capital investment, and demand for cost-efficient financing. Our detailed analysis and accompanying infographic examine the forces behind the record quarter, from landmark transactions and mandatory structures to regional growth and refinancing needs.
Beyond compliance: risk management as a performance driver in APAC
Across Asia-Pacific, risk management is evolving as financial institutions respond to changing market conditions, rising regulatory expectations, and rapid technological change. Discover how firms are bringing risk closer to the front office, using real-time insights to make better decisions, optimize capital, and turn risk management into a competitive advantage.
Announcement
Numerix Unveils NxCore Analytics Services as AI-Ready Calculation Foundation for Capital Markets Firms
Numerix recently launched NxCore Analytics Services (NAS) to the market, a deterministic calculation foundation for AI-assisted capital markets workflows.
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