Risk management
Trading positions - June 2011
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Stress testing under stress
The extreme market-moving events of this year are causing risk managers to revisit the basics of stress testing – how often, which factors to include, and how sensitive and specific to make them. Is there a set answer or must each firm decide its own…
Challenges ahead as US coal exports grow
The US coal market could be facing an about-turn with regards to exports and imports. Pauline McCallion looks at the potential implications for trading and risk management among US producers
Libya and beyond: legal implications of force majeure
Civil unrest in Libya continues to have a major impact on commodity traders with interests in the country. Andrew Ridings and Darren Wall discuss the issues facing traders and examine the legal implications
Energy Risk USA - 2011 conference highlights
The 2011 Energy Risk USA conference in Houston provided the chance to interact with industry peers and hear about the latest energy market developments.Ned Molloy and Pauline McCallion report
Turning points: Duke Energy’s CRO, Swati Daji
Nothing creates a good risk officer like challenging times, says Duke Energy’s CRO, Swati Daji. She talks to Pauline McCallion about managing risks through both the good and the bad
Dodd-Frank puts market manipulation on the radar
Dodd-Frank regulation could usher in more market manipulation cases such as the recent CFTC case against Arcadia Petroleum, Arcadia Energy and Parnon Energy, say market experts
Trend towards in-house clearing could increase fees and admin
The LME is the latest exchange considering whether to build its own clearing business. If the trend continues, banks could face more fees and administration
GDF Suez chooses bank status for new trading arm
European energy giant GDF Suez this week launched a new trading unit, choosing to obtain bank status that prepares it for potentially tougher European regulation of commodity trading
Trading positions - May 2011
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Profile: Diana Higgins, Director Crediten
Assessing counterparty credit can require the skills of a private detective, says Diana Higgins, talking to Stella Farrington about her credit risk career and the changing role of the credit function
Sponsored Q&A: Accenture Risk Management
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Orders will dictate change in the wholesale electricity markets this year, requiring all regional transmission organisations, independent system operators and participants to respond. Executive Director at…
Sponsored Q&A: LIM
The nature of data delivery has changed in recent years and prompted data management companies to offer more flexible delivery options in order to stay competitive. LIM, a Morningstar company, is developing its technological capabilities to provide a…
Q&A: Tony Hall at Duet Commodities Fund
After turning one of the highest proprietary trading profits in the history of Credit Suisse Commodities in 2009, Tony Hall launched hedge fund Duet Commodities Fund last year. He will be delivering the keynote talk at Energy Risk’s Commodities and…
Can electricity demand response replace hedging?
How will greater use of demand response affect risk managers in the power sector? Pauline McCallion asks the experts