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An Equity and Foreign Exchange Heston-Hull-White model for Variable Annuities

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Author: Wang, G.
Mentor: Oosterlee, C.W.
Faculty:Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Department:Mathematics
Programme:Master of Applied Mathematics
Type:Master thesis
Date:2011-11-04
Embargo lifted:2011-09-01
Keywords: Variable Annuities · Heston Hull White
Rights: (c) 2011 Wang, G.

This project aims to develop and validate the Heston-Hull-White model on Variable Annuities. Such a stochastic modelling assumption is crucial in pricing and hedging the long term exotic options. We calibrate the Equity and FX Heston-Hull-White model in the corresponding markets. A novel numerical integration option pricing method-COS method significantly improve this calibration process. From the conditioned calibration, large amounts of scenarios of 6 stock indices and 3 exchange rates are generated based on this hybrid model using Monte Carlo simulations. Finally we compare the Heston-Hull-White model with the Black Scholes model in the scenario-based valuation of the Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefits to see the impact of the stochastic model.

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