Under very general conditions, the total quadratic variation of a jump-diffusion process can be decomposed into diffusive volatility and squared jump variation. We use this result to develop a new option valuation model in which the underlying asset price exhibits volatility and jump intensity dynamics.
In light of changes to market functioning since the financial crisis, the Bank of Canada has established a new senior level industry-wide forum to discuss developments in fixed-income market structure and functioning, market practices, and related policy issues.