Regulation
Political gaming casts energy further into age of disruption
With regulatory change in the air, market participants must be more aware of the situations those with legislative responsibility find themselves in
People: Giancarlo makes new appointments at the CFTC
Recent changes at the CFTC, Ferc, Shell, LME, TriOptima, Blank Rome, Ice Clear Europe, Goldman and the DTCC
Emir reporting updates put energy firms on alert
New reporting regime marks start of increased scrutiny for big players
Energy firms seek Mifid II data solution amid deadline fears
Lack of reliable market share estimates for crucial Mifid II test spurs action from industry as firms raise questions over submission timeframe
Energy firms seek Mifid II data solution amid deadline fears
Lack of reliable market share estimates for crucial Mifid II test spurs action from industry as firms raise questions over submission timeframe
‘Reauthorising’ CFTC could alter firms’ attitude to EU position limits
If the Commodity End-User Relief Act is passed, it could mean substantial industrial change in the US – and Europe
Questions remain after EC publishes position limits rules
Market participants raise concerns about extraterritoriality and hedge exemptions, while regulators are tipped to struggle
EU commodities regulation: outlook for 2017
Firms trading commodity derivatives are anticipating some sweeping regulatory changes this year while calling for increased clarity on many key rules. Risk.net looks at the regulatory year ahead
European energy clearing stalls amid conflicting rules
Energy trading volumes continue to rise in 2016
Energy firms given second escape path from Mifid II
Revival of capital test "a workable solution" for asset-heavy companies
UK-based energy firms consider fleeing Brexit
Trading units exploring relocation to avoid “years of uncertainty”, says AFM official
Q&A: Dutch watchdog on the pitfalls of Mifid II
Catching the right energy firms – and leaving others untouched – has been tough, says Esma task force member, Jasper Jorritsma
Mifid II impact on energy liquidity sparks fiery debate
Regulators and industry clash over interpretation of Mifid II market-making rules at industry event
EEX futures contract triggers margining spat
Rivals criticise use of lower margins in marketing push
FCA ‘working in background’ on Mifid commodity limits rules
Regulator builds out reporting platform to monitor position limit breaches
Exchanges, energy brokers jostle for position ahead of Mifid II
EEX foray into non-MTF platforms sparks outcry from brokers
Market Abuse Regulation: Compliance for energy firms
This webinar brings together energy specialists to discuss the best tools for compliance
CFTC flexes muscles in Kraft, DRW cases
Agency pushes for broader definition of market manipulation in parallel legal battles
When governments invent new markets, expect trouble
Price spikes in US ethanol credits highlight problems with fiat markets, Vincent Kaminski argues
UK resists expansive view of Mifid II position limits
FCA suggests limits shouldn’t apply to OTC trades between non-EU entities
What’s good for the City is bad for UK commodity firms
In effort to retain passporting, Brexit negotiators may sacrifice commodity traders
CFTC has ‘incredible view’ into markets – surveillance chief
Ex-trader Hunter sheds light on agency’s monitoring and forensic analysis capabilities
Non-MTF products may let energy firms escape Mifid II
Critics slam 'loophole' as Germany's EEX launches new power and gas instruments
Brexit sparks worries about trade reporting
UK energy firms fear leaving EU may usher in new layer of reporting rules