Does size matter? Memory requirements are the most obvious advantage of reducing the complexity of a model’s internal weights. The BitNet b1.58 model can run using just 0.4GB of memory, compared to anywhere from 2 to 5GB for other open-weight models of roughly the same parameter size. But the simplified weighting system also leads to … Read more
2024 was another record issuance year for the catastrophe bond market and with total alternative reinsurance capital reaching new heights, the way insurance-linked securities (ILS) managers and investors matched appropriate risk returns was a notable success, according to Bill Dubinsky, Managing Director and CEO of Gallagher Securities.We spoke with Dubinsky, who heads up the capital … Read more
Posted December 9, 2024 by sean Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Wasatch Global Investors See here for more information on the Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund On today’s show, we discuss: How the long/short portfolio is constructed Returns during bear and bull markets What stocks make a good short vs a good … Read more