Welcome to , your web-based window into the world of actuarial and financial modelling.
Introduction
's aim is to open up the world of actuarial and financial modelling to as many people as possible.
In order to do this we have tried to reduce complexity as much as possible.
All you need to be able to use is a working knowledge of Excel and a web browser - no programming knowledge and no fancy computer required!
How works
is an actuarial and financial modelling and forecasting system that allows you to build representative models of financial products.
You build a model in a predefined format in Excel and then upload the Excel spreadsheet to the website where it is verified.
Verified models can then be run against a set of data to produce a wide range of deterministic and stochastic results for management, financial, forecasting, and statutory requirements.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Model Spreadsheet | A Model Spreadsheet/ is a working Excel spreadsheet in a specific format that defines the data and calculations of the financial products your are modelling. |
| Model Builder | The Model Builder is a component that takes a Model Spreadsheet and converts it into compiled computer code. |
| Model | A Model is compiled computer code that encapsulates the data and calculations you specified in the Model Spreadsheet. |
| Run Spreadsheet | A Run Spreadsheet is a set of directives, and optionally data, that tells the Calculation Engine what to calculate and what data to use in its calculations. |
| Calculation Engine | The Calculation Engine is a component that executes the compiled code of a Model to produce a set of Results. |
| Results | Results are stored in a database for later retrieval. |
All user interaction with is via the website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be able to understand programming languages to use
Do I need a fancy computer to use
How fast and efficent is
Can perform stochastic calculations
Can users collaborate in
How is hosted
Resources
General
Some general information regarding
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
 Introduction |
Gives a brief overview of . |
| Concepts |
Explains the different components and concepts that make up the system. |
Models
A set of tutorials that build on each other explaining how to build a Model for .
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Model Building Tutorial 1 |
Explains hows to build a simple life insurance model. |
 BEL 1 |
Companion spreadsheet for Tutorial 1. |
| Model Building Tutorial 2 |
Adds Derived Variables to the model. |
| BEL 2 |
Companion spreadsheet for Tutorial 2. |
| Model Building Tutorial 3 |
Adds Conditions and Scenarios to the model. |
| BEL 3 |
Companion spreadsheet for Tutorial 3. |
| Model Building Tutorial 4 |
Explains how to build a model with multiple products. |
| BEL 4 |
Companion spreadsheet for Tutorial 4. |
Data
Information on Data Specifications for .
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Specifying Data |
Explains how data supplied to needs to be specified. |
Runs
Information on how to submit a Run to .
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Run Types |
Describes each of the different deterministic and stochastic run type that currently supports. |
| Run Tutorial 1 |
Explains the Run spreadsheet for Determinsitic calculations where all the data is provided via an Excel spreadsheet. |
| Run 1 |
Companion spreadsheet for Tutorial 1. |
Website
Information on how to use the website.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Website Tutorial |
Explains how to use the website. |
Contact Us
Steve Farnaby
+27 (0)82 827 7794