Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
CFTC position limits: GFI's Cosgrove
Michael Cosgrove of GFI Energy talks position limits, real-time reporting and collateral posting
ICE Europe's commitment of traders reports welcomed by participants
ICE Futures Europe is publishing commitment of traders (COT) reports for its global commodity benchmark ICE Brent crude and ICE gas-oil futures
CFTC to provide Dodd-Frank deadline exemptions today
Dodd-Frank deadline exemptions should limit market disruption, but more clarity on rules and timings needed, says CFTC commissioner Scott O’Malia
Dodd-Frank: Summary of rule-making progress so far
As regulators approach the end of the Dodd-Frank rule-making period, Energy Risk details the proposals so far and considers what lies ahead for the new regulatory regime. By Peter Madigan with additional reporting by Pauline McCallion
Energy Risk USA: could anti-manipulation rule curb energy activity?
Dodd-Frank manipulation rules could “chill” energy market and boost regulatory infrastructure costs: ER USA panel
Will ruling create agreement on regulatory jurisdiction?
The FERC’s $30m fine for former a Amaranth trader has set a strong precedent for market manipulation cases, but regulatory overall jurisdiction remains unclear. Pauline McCallion reports
US energy speculation investigation begins anew
The latest effort by the US government to investigate the impact of speculation on oil prices has been met with cynicism by market participants. Pauline McCallion reports
CFTC regulators favour extending Dodd-Frank comment period
CFTC cost and timing concerns continue; FTRs and commodity forwards exempted from swaps definition
Widespread unease over planned position limits rules
Reservations remain among firms involved in commodity trading about a new position limits regime that could be implemented under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, while support continues from anti-speculation campaigners
Position limits deluge continues
Group bombards CFTC with comments on Dodd-Frank position limits; final rule delay expected; quantity unlikely to trump quality says expert
Special report – Weighing up Dodd-Frank
What will impending regulation under the Dodd-Frank Act mean for the energy sector? Our US editor, Pauline McCallion puts the question to leading industry participants
Algorithmic trading in energy
Algorithmic trading has made slow progress in energy markets. Ned Molloy looks at the reasons for the limited uptake and at the market’s prospects
Q&A: Gary Germeroth, chief risk officer at Calpine
Gary Germeroth, chief risk officer at US independent power producer Calpine, speaks to Pauline McCallion about the company, Dodd-Frank regulation and managing the risks related to renewable energy generation
Time runs out for position limits comments
CFTC’s latest position limits plan attracts thousands of comments; opinion deeply divided; new commissioner to affect final vote
Ex-CFTC enforcement head: Dodd-Frank anti-manipulation standard unclear
Anti-manipulation proposal could be challenged if made law; former CFTC enforcement director calls for clear standard based on precedent
Experts discuss need for commodity speculation
Squeezing out speculative capital will affect commodity market liquidity, regulator must engage with market to prevent unintended consequences
Planning for bankruptcy of a major counterparty
Paul Turner and Mark Sherrill discuss how to minimise exposure to the bankruptcy of a major energy counterparty
CFTC presses on with position limits proposal
Concerns remain over position limits for commodity traders under Dodd-Frank Act as CFTC issues plan for public comment
US regulation update
The Dodd-Frank Act rule-making process has continued apace since enactment of the legislation in July 2010. However, in spite of the regulators’ progress in several major areas, significant concerns remain for energy market players. Pauline McCallion…
Chilton to support comments on position limits
Commissioner supports publishing position limits proposals for public comment; continues to call for interim position "points" system to collect data
CFTC mulls position limits rule, delays vote
US regulator fails to vote on position limits proposal; questions raised about data availability
CFTC wants power market input on Dodd-Frank rule-makings
CFTC commissioners are concerned about the breadth of the Dodd-Frank swap dealer definition; staff call for electricity sector comments