Regulation
Sponsored Q&A: SunGard
Organisations are preparing for the implementation of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations. Senior executive vice president at SunGard Energy & Commodities, Ben Jackson, explains how to pave the way and avoid getting…
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
Gas groups rethink regulatory issues
Global co-ordination needed between gas regulators and operators; international group to report on infrastructure and environment in 2012
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
CME slams potentially stricter position limit rules
CME Group chief executive slams proposed position limit regulations as “unnecessary”
Data consolidation and regulatory reporting for energy firms
In their second article on data governance, Rakesh Singh and Prashanth VV set out the reporting options available to energy firms to manage growing volumes of data and demands for more information from regulators
EU to examine commodity derivatives/physical market link
Following sustained calls from EU members to curb commodity derivative markets, the EU will research the link between derivative and physical markets
Energy players expect further market fragmentation
Energy market fragmentation is likely to continue as larger players scale back their activities under Dodd-Frank
Opportunities in Russia's power market
Russia’s energy markets are known for being closed off to Western involvement. But as the regulators prepare to finalise their liberalisation programme this month, is the landscape becoming ripe for Western participation? Katie Holliday examines the…
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…
Preparing for new EU data requirements
As the European Union moves towards mandatory fundamental and post-trade data reporting obligations, Alex Davis examines whether the energy industry is ready for the task
EU financial rules consultation raises industry concerns
The European Commission has recently distributed its industry consultation on the expected changes to Mifid’s legislation. Alex Davis asks if the energy sector should be alarmed
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
EU quells dual-reporting fears over energy market proposals
EC makes sure dual reporting will not be an issue in latest energy market regulation proposals
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
Proprietary trading conundrum
With implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act due to start next year, Alex Davis examines how the commodities markets stand to be affected by the Volcker rule
US: FERC renewables plan causes concern
Wind energy lobby group fears that FERC’s plan to create level playing field for renewables could ‘exacerbate discrimination’ within the sector. Pauline McCallion reports
Commissioner presses to speed up Dodd-Frank rule-making
CFTC continues derivatives reform rule-making, staff and commissioners concerned about timetable and resources
EU proposals leave energy firms cold
September saw the first draft proposals on new EU financial markets regulation. With these running parallel to the energy market’s regulatory changes long in the pipeline, Alex Davis examines the worries for the industry
US regulators turn light on rule-making and enforcement
As energy companies work to comply with a range of new industry rules, how can risk managers ensure a robust compliance regime that is in step with the changing regulatory environment? Pauline McCallion finds out
US interim reporting rule attracts timing concerns
In a bid to stick to the timetable for the implementation of aggregate position limits for the US OTC markets, has the CFTC jumped the gun? Pauline McCallion reports