Spectron Group
Trafigura hires ex-JP Morgan Asia commodities head
Other commodities moves at Citi, Danske Commodities & Marex Spectron
MF Global fuel oil brokers to move to Spectron
Several fuel oil swaps dealers at brokerage MF Global are reported to be moving to rivals Spectron
Spectron ventures into LNG
Global brokerage Spectron has added liquefied natural gas (LNG) to its coverage.
Trading positions
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodities markets
UK energy brokers form association
Nine brokers operating in the over-the-counter energy markets in the UK formed the London Energy Brokers’ Association (LEBA) in July.
US retreat hits European trading
The retreat of US energy firms from energy trading has reportedly hit European volumes hard. But volumes aside, James Ockenden finds that the withdrawal may bring a fundamental change in the market. With additional reporting by Eurof Thomas
Exchanges gradually gain pace
After much talk of new trading solutions for German power, only one platform – EEX – has made significant progress, although the new clearing solution from Clearing Bank Hannover seems to be picking up steam. James Ockenden reports