Risk management
The advance of analytics
Machine learning is coming to analytics but there are hurdles to overcome first, says Aiman El‑Ramly, chief operations officer at ZE PowerGroup
Making technology count in a C/ETRM world
As businesses grow, so does their need for modern, agile and cost-effective commodity/energy trading risk management (C/ETRM) solutions. Pioneer Solutions explores how its next-generation, highly configurable C/ETRM systems take advantage of the latest…
The RPA revolution
Doug Wendler, chief executive of Machina Automation, explains the increasing popularity and uptake of robotic process automation (RPA), focusing on how it has recently evolved and how it is expected to continue this evolution, and whether RPA’s…
Q&A: Blockchain in commodities – a solution in search of a problem?
Competitors must work together if technology is to harness its potential, three industry leaders suggest
Finding potential in a volatile commodities market
Macquarie is uniquely positioned to offer clients a range of products, expertise and experience across the commodities space. Nick O’Kane discusses the bank’s approach to commodity markets and what he expects next
Energy Risk Commodity Rankings: the return of geopolitical risk
Geopolitical tensions introduced extreme volatility to many commodity markets in 2018, while environmental markets began to take off
Energy Risk Software Rankings: Powering up
This year’s Software Rankings reflect the increasing number of firms offering commodities software outside the core CTRM space
US-China trade war becomes focus again for commodities
As the end of the 90-day truce in US-China trade hostilities looms, commodity markets brace for uncertainty
AI moves into middle office at energy firms
Energy firms explore how artificial intelligence can boost returns
Wind firming caps found better than swaps at reducing risk
Wind firming deals claim to address intermittency and stabilise renewable generator cashflow, but how effective are they?
Openlink, Aspect and TriplePoint CEOs on being ION firms
Mergers and acquisitions are not uncommon in the world of commodity trading and risk management (CTRM) software, but the recent shopping spree by Ion Investment Group took even the CTRM technology market by surprise.
Coal house of the year, Asia: Tata International Singapore
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Vietnamese deal puts Tata International Singapore on the map
Best newcomer, Asia: CubeLogic
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Enterprise risk management software firm brings new tools to Asia market, particularly around credit
Corporate risk manager of the year, Asia: Engie Global Energy Management
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Engie maintains global LNG presence and enhances risk management after sale of upstream assets
CTRM software house of the year, Asia: Ion: AspectCTRM
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: appealing to both large and small firms leads to impressive revenue growth for commodities software firm
Derivatives house of the year, Asia: BNP Paribas
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: BNP Paribas continues to boost its presence in Asian commodities with a focus on bespoke solutions
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2018: The winners
BNP Paribas takes Derivatives house, BP wins Oil & products and BOCI and Engie scoop two awards each
Birchall to head LCH Asia, and more
Birchall to head LCH Asia, Govender leaves Eskom, and more
The aftershocks of Einar Aas
The €114m default of Nasdaq power trader Einar Aas will have consequences across markets - but energy could be particularly badly affected
Lessons from two commodity defaults
Regulators and exchanges need to learn from the Greenhat/PJM default in the US as well as the Norwegian Nasdaq blowout
Trade finance under new stress as commodity markets realign
Higher tariffs, sanctions and Brexit are leading to a reassessment of trade finance arrangements
Strange steps down from NZX, and more
Strange steps down from NZX, BlueMountain appoints infrastructure portfolio manager, and more
Van Bergh joins Wells Fargo, and more
Van Bergh joins Wells Fargo, Tim Polvado promotes at Natixis, and more