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Energy supply chain challenges prompt risk management rethink
As supply chain challenges grow, energy risk managers are taking a more dynamic and holistic approach to managing and anticipating supply chain risk, say Sapna Amlani and Stephen Golliker at Moody’s
Burden of implementing US sanctions now firmly on energy firms
Energy firms must now proactively screen the operations of every vessel they deal with to avoid violating sanctions on Iran, writes maritime data expert
Trade finance under new stress as commodity markets realign
Higher tariffs, sanctions and Brexit are leading to a reassessment of trade finance arrangements
BAML to clear US dollars for BNP commodity finance unit
BAML is to undertake US dollar clearing for BNP Paribas's commodity trade finance business, as it faces a one-year US dollar clearing ban imposed as part of a $9 billion settlement on sanctions violations
Iran to remain biggest short-term risk to oil prices in 2012: analysts
The developing situation in Iran will continue to be the biggest short-term driver of oil prices, as the EU prepares to potentially join the US in sanctions on Iranian crude and the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a threat, say oil…
US regulators turn light on rule-making and enforcement
As energy companies work to comply with a range of new industry rules, how can risk managers ensure a robust compliance regime that is in step with the changing regulatory environment? Pauline McCallion finds out
New tool targets FERC enforcement actions
Database created by former FERC enforcement director aims to create more transparency around notices