Risk management
The furore over physical commodity trading
Despite the agitation over their role, there are valid reasons why banks are involved in physical commodities
Physical flows will foster changes to energy benchmarks
Growth in WCS derivatives volumes highlights continuous evolution of the energy derivatives market
Futurisation dooms energy swap execution facilities
The US Dodd-Frank Act envisioned a new type of trading venue for over-the-counter derivatives, known as swap execution facilities (Sefs). But in the energy markets, at least, it appears Sefs are dead and traditional futures exchanges have emerged…
Turning points: Nico Van Wayenbergh, GDF Suez Trading
GDF Suez Trading is already used to coping with financial rules that are soon to be extended to many more European energy traders. Its chief risk officer, Nico Van Wayenbergh, speaks to Gillian Carr
Applied risk management series: Optimising commodity hedging programmes
The design and optimisation of a successful commodity hedging programme requires solid backtesting that meets the needs of different business functions. Using a recent case study, Carlos Blanco and Tamir Druz show how various tests can complement and…
Energy Risk Glossary 2013
The Energy Risk Glossary: the most comprehensive reference source for anyone involved in the global energy markets
Energy Risk Asia awards open for submissions
Energy Risk is now accepting submissions for its annual Asia awards
Prop trading no longer an option for dealers, says Masters
Commodity businesses must have broad client base to absorb increased regulatory costs, says JP Morgan commodities head
Energy Risk Awards 2013
The annual Energy Risk Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in commodity and energy markets. We present this year's winners
