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SPAN Version 4 Parameter File Format
Filespan 4 parameter file format.doc
Author:Paul Kirkwood
Subject:London SPAN version 4
Comments:This document describes the format of the version 4 SPAN risk parameter files for the LIFFE exchange.
Last Saved:April 2008
Size:1.29Mb
SPAN Version 4 TIP
FileSPAN 4 TIP.doc
Author:Paul Kirkwood
Subject:London SPAN Version 4
Comments:This document describes how SPAN version 4 will be used to calculate portfolio risk for options and futures on the LIFFE exchanges.
Last Saved:April 2008
Size:226 Kb

LME

Specification for Calculation of Discount Factors and Discounted Variation Margin
FileLME SPAN TIP Volume 2.doc
Author:Paul Kirkwood
Subject:LME SPAN
Comments:This document describes the calculation of discount factors and discounted variation margin for the LME.
Last Saved:April 2008
Size:1.1Mb
Specification for Calculation of SPAN Risk Parameter Files
FileLME SPAN TIP Volume 3.doc
Author:Paul Kirkwood
Subject:LME SPAN
Comments:The purpose of this document is to define the exact method of calculation of SPAN risk parameter files for the LME.
Last Saved:April 2008
Size:1.7Mb
Risk Parameter File Description
FileLME SPAN TIP Volume 4.doc
Author:Paul Kirkwood
Subject:LME SPAN
Comments:This document describes the format of version 3 SPAN risk parameter files.
Last Saved:April 2008
Size:1.25Mb
Technical Specifications
FileLME SPAN TIP Volume 1.doc
Author:Paul Kirkwood
Subject:LME SPAN
Comments:These technical specifications explain how SPAN calculates portfolio risk for options and forward contracts.
Last Saved:April 2008
Size:1.21 Mb