Revolutionizing Risk Management: S&P Global's XVA Solution Takes Top Honors

We are delighted to announce that our XVA solution has been honored with the prestigious title of Best XVA Solution at the 2025 Risk Markets Technology Awards! This recognition underscores the hard work and dedication of our team and highlights our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that address the complex needs of the financial industry.

At S&P Global, we understand the evolving landscape of risk management. Financial institutions face increasing pressures from regulatory requirements, market volatility, and the demand for real-time portfolio insights. Our XVA solution is meticulously designed to meet these challenges, providing a comprehensive view of valuation adjustments arising from counterparty credit risk, funding, collateral, and regulatory capital.

Key Features and Innovations

XVA solution delivers real-time insights to the front office XVA desk, enabling quick, informed decisions. It calculates a complete view of xVA measures, including CVA, DVA, FVA, CollVA, MVA, KVA, SA-CVA, SA-CCR, and PFE, all within a single, integrated system. This holistic approach allows clients to assess their capital and counterparty exposures consistently and efficiently.

Hosted in the cloud, our solution offers an intuitive user interface accessible from anywhere, along with expert global support. This architecture minimizes total cost of ownership and onboarding time, allowing clients to focus on their core business activities. Additionally, our solution is preloaded with S&P Global market data, ensuring access to the latest information without additional fees.

One of the most significant advantages of our XVA solution is its speed. Clients can generate what-if incremental xVA measures in seconds, with calculation-heavy SA-CVA results available in under a minute. This near-instantaneous response time empowers financial institutions to conduct stress testing and make real-time trading decisions based on the most current data. The system's transparency, allowing for drilldown analysis and reconciliation, further enhances decision-making by enabling easy tracing of inputs, outputs, and intermediate results.

Addressing Industry Needs

Reflecting on the past year, we recognize the financial industry's rapid technological advancements and evolving regulatory frameworks. Our XVA solution stands out by addressing these needs with several innovative features:

• A complete view of xVA measures and exposures, including CVA, DVA, FVA, and more, calculated consistently in one system.
• Instantaneous generation of what-if analyses and efficient SA-CVA calculations.
• Transparent input and output analysis for easy reconciliation and drilldown.
• Access to preloaded S&P Global market data, reducing onboarding time and costs.
  

Leveraging advanced technology, our solution enables swift calculations of XVA and capital measures, supporting regulatory compliance, portfolio management, and stress testing. It utilizes big data technology for scalability and retains granular data for multiple days, enhancing decision-making capabilities.

Unique differentiators include trusted data and analytics, rapid access to insights, high-performance computation, and the ability to run both Risk-Neutral and Real-World simulations. These features provide clients with a competitive edge in speed, accuracy, and flexibility, setting our solution apart in the market.

Continuous Improvement and Client-Centric Development

Over the past year, we have made significant enhancements to our XVA solution. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by our desire to empower clients with cutting-edge technology that meets their evolving needs. By focusing on enhancements that deliver tangible benefits, we aim to provide our clients with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of risk management effectively.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate this award, we remain focused on the future and the developments that will shape client needs in the coming year. We anticipate continued emphasis on enhancing performance and scalability, as well as ongoing improvements in regulatory compliance and reporting. By leveraging advanced technologies and maintaining close collaboration with our clients, we are committed to delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations.

In conclusion, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the success of our XVA solution. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, and we are excited to continue our journey of innovation and excellence in the financial risk management space.

Alberto Micucci, Head of xVA & CCR Solutions at S&P Global Market Intelligence said, "We are thrilled to receive the Best XVA Solution Award for our XVA solution, which stands out for its intuitive cloud-based UI, lightning-fast calculation capabilities, and comprehensive set of valuation adjustments. This award highlights our commitment to continuously enhancing our XVA product, and we take pride in supporting our clients through significant challenges over the past year. Our solution delivers unmatched convenience and cost-effectiveness. Our unique capabilities truly set us apart in the market, empowering financial institutions to quickly and accurately calculate XVAs, optimize risk management strategies, and meet regulatory requirements. Our XVA solution has truly proven to be a game-changer in the industry."