Kamakura Blogs
Donald R. van Deventer, Ph.D.
Martin Zorn currently serves as Kamakura's president and chief operating officer. In this role he oversees all day-to-day operations serving Kamakura risk management clients in 37 countries.
Sou-Cheng Choi, Ph.D.
Dr. Sou-Cheng T. Choi joined Kamakura as Chief Data Scientist on February 1st, 2020. Dr. Choi previously served as the Principal Data Scientist and Lead Researcher in Machine Learning for the automotive and life innovation groups at AllState.
Kamakura Weekly Forecast, October 15, 2021: U.S. Treasury Probabilities 10 Years Forward
In a recent post on SeekingAlpha, we pointed out that a forecast of “heads” or “tails” in a coin flip leaves out critical...
A 10-Factor Heath, Jarrow, and Morton Stochastic Volatility Model for the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve, Using Daily Data from January 1, 1962 through September 30, 2021
Donald R. van Deventer[1] First Version: October 12, 2021 This Version: October 13, 2021 ABSTRACT Please note: Kamakura...
Kamakura Weekly Forecast, October 8, 2021: U.S. Treasury Probabilities 10 Years Forward
In a recent post on SeekingAlpha, we pointed out that a forecast of “heads” or “tails” in a coin flip leaves out critical...
A 15-Factor Heath, Jarrow, and Morton Stochastic Volatility Model for the German Bund Yield Curve, Using Daily Data from August 7, 1997 through September 30, 2021
Donald R. van Deventer[1] First Version: October 6, 2021 This Version: October 6, 2021 ABSTRACT Please note: Kamakura...
Kamakura Weekly Forecast, October 1, 2021: U.S. Treasury Probabilities 10 Years Forward
In a recent post on SeekingAlpha, we pointed out that a forecast of “heads” or “tails” in a coin flip leaves out critical...
Cassandra vs. Goldilocks
Cassandra vs. Goldilocks Kamakura Troubled Company Index Increases by 0.95% to 3.56% Credit Quality Remains Strong at the 99th...
An 11-Factor Heath, Jarrow, and Morton Stochastic Volatility Model for the Government of Russia Yield Curve, Using Daily Data from January 4, 2003 through August 31, 2021
Donald R. van Deventer[1] First Version: September 28, 2021 This Version: September 30, 2021 ABSTRACT Please note: Kamakura...
A 7-Factor Heath, Jarrow, and Morton Stochastic Volatility Model for the Government of Canada Yield Curve, Using Daily Data from January 2, 2001 through August 31, 2021
Donald R. van Deventer[1] First Version: September 21, 2021 This Version: September 22, 2021 ABSTRACT Please note: Kamakura...
Kamakura Weekly Forecast, September 24, 2021: U.S. Treasury Probabilities 10 Years Forward
In a recent post on SeekingAlpha, we pointed out that a forecast of “heads” or “tails” in a coin flip leaves out critical...
Kamakura Weekly Forecast, September 17, 2021: U.S. Treasury Probabilities 10 Years Forward
In a recent post on SeekingAlpha, we pointed out that a forecast of “heads” or “tails” in a coin flip leaves out critical...
Kamakura Names Mark Slattery Market Manager for North America
Kamakura Names Mark Slattery Market Manager for North America NEW YORK, September 16, 2021: Kamakura is pleased to announce...
Kamakura Weekly Forecast, September 10, 2021: U.S. Treasury Probabilities 10 Years Forward
In a recent post on SeekingAlpha, we pointed out that a forecast of “heads” or “tails” in a coin flip leaves out critical...