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Create Your GPT in Minutes
Every time you use ChatGPT, you enter a prompt, which is a request for what you would like it to do. At a basic level, prompting is...

William Webster
Feb 27, 20244 min read
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ChatGPT writes in the vernacular
Here's an experiment with ChatGPT. I've asked it to re-write my blog in the vernacular. Is it easier to understand like this? The clarity...

William Webster
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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How I Write with ChatGPT - It's Simple
One of the misconceptions about generative AI is that you need to be a rocket scientist to use it, but nothing could be further from the...

William Webster
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Mum's diary GPT
At 97, my mother faces the challenges of old age, including complete hearing loss, but she still enjoys reading. I've observed that...

William Webster
Feb 16, 20244 min read
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Obstacles to Using LLMs
In previous articles, I've discussed some of the economic benefits of using LLMs, as well as the problems concerning hallucinations and...

William Webster
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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The Economic Argument for Using LLMs in Treasury & Risk
Large Language Models (LLMs) in Treasury and Risk LLMs, or Large Language Models, are advanced artificial intelligence systems designed...

William Webster
Jan 6, 20243 min read
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Coping with Hallucinations in Treasury & Risk
What they are and what causes them Hallucination is a term used to explain the phenomenon of a Large Language Model (LLM) producing...

William Webster
Jan 4, 20247 min read
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Simple Uses for LLMs - Slide Decks and Minutes
In this sixth instalment, we delve into two time-saving applications of LLMs: summarising and repurposing PowerPoint presentations, and...

William Webster
Jan 3, 20245 min read
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Simple Uses for LLMs – Preparing for ALCO
The fifth instalment of our series exploring simple GPT-4 use cases focuses on its capacity to generate documentation for an ALCO...

William Webster
Jan 2, 20245 min read
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Simple Uses for LLMs - Stress and Scenario Creation
In this fourth instalment of our series, we explore an intriguing application of large language models (LLMs) in treasury and risk...

William Webster
Dec 20, 202311 min read
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Simple Uses for LLMs - Research
The integration of advanced technology into everyday practices is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. This article, the third in our...

William Webster
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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Simple Uses for LLMs - Writing for the Audience
Welcome to the second instalment in our insightful series focused on leveraging LLMs (Large Language Models) in the fields of treasury...

William Webster
Dec 18, 20235 min read
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Simple Uses for LLMs
Welcome to the first article in our series, where we delve into the effective use of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 in...

William Webster
Dec 16, 20234 min read
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The NatWest Mispricing Scandal: Where Valuation Went Wrong
Introduction The NatWest mispricing scandal of the late 1990s is a seminal case in the annals of financial trading misdeeds. It involved...

William Webster
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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Valuations: Model Governance and Fraud Detection
Introduction Financial valuations, an integral part of the financial industry, involve assessing the worth of financial products. While...

William Webster
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Financial Product Valuation: Part Five - Art & Science
In this fifth and concluding article of our series on financial valuations, we synthesize the key points from our previous discussions,...

William Webster
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Financial Product Valuation: Part Four-Embedded Risks
In this fourth article of our series on financial valuations, we delve into the challenging task of valuing assets with embedded risks....

William Webster
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Financial Product Valuation: Part Three-Models
The third instalment of our series on financial valuations delves into the intricate realm of using models for determining the value of...

William Webster
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Financial Product Valuation: Part Two-Discounting
In our exploration of financial valuation methodologies, we delve into the second part of our series, focusing on the discounted cash...

William Webster
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Financial Product Valuation: Part One-Valuation of Liquid Assets
In the world of finance, the valuation of financial products is a cornerstone of trading and investing. It's a process that oscillates...

William Webster
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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