United States (US)
Ferc’s Collins defends manipulation rule
US energy market watchdog is “serious” about its surveillance role
Commodity swap data goes from bad to worse
Lack of regulatory guidance, collaboration and market confusion continue to plague SDR reports
Would whoever’s left at the CFTC please turn on the light?
Lack of resources – and commissioners – becoming increasingly apparent at US regulator
People: Bowen to depart CFTC, Giancarlo sits nomination hearing
Changes at the CFTC; Evolution Markets launches US natural gas basis brokerage; CHS elects new CEO
Energy firms raise concerns over CFTC capital rules
Commercial swap dealers might not qualify for a treatment designed specifically for them
The Dark Ages: US and EU unite in position limit vagaries
Regulators’ inactivity infuriates commodities markets
People: Noble shuffles board in wake of Elman exit
Shell swaps trading chiefs; ex-Dreyfus head joins Cofco; Glencore adds Aberdeen’s Gilbert to board
Compliance chiefs call on CFTC to end position limits uncertainty
Energy Risk USA: market participants say delay in rulemaking is ‘very frustrating’
Electricity house of the year: Citi
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Citi stands out with sophisticated power deals
Hedging advisory of the year: Aegis Energy Risk
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Strength in capabilities drives business to Texan advisory
US shale fluffing its feathers in mating dance with banks
Cash-addicted producers are making greater use of hedging to attract loans
People: CFTC picks enforcement and legislative affairs chiefs
Other changes at Eni, Societe Generale, Danske Commodities, Glencore, Global Coal, Six, plus more
Who wants to be a forecaster?
Forecasting gas storage levels is an ugly, thankless – but essential – task
Commodity firms aim to tighten up on spoofing
Citigroup fine and CFTC comments put market on alert
Stability ahead? Oil prices to tighten as expectations wane
Forecast suggests drop in crude volatility in months ahead
M&A activity surges for well-hedged shale operators
Deal volumes in the US shale sector have soared as operators slash costs and hedge against increasing fears of falling oil prices
Opec learns to love hedge funds
Net long position weakens after cartel announces change in attitude to price drivers
Statoil braces for increased oil volatility
Changing market dynamics increase importance of trading, says Norwegian oil firm
Ferc manipulation definitions raise compliance fears
‘Vague’ anti-manipulation standards a source of frustration for energy firms
Nodal plans power, gas options
Contracts to launch in 2017, while sceptics question ability of a new exchange to compete with incumbents