Asia
Spot market for Asian LNG gaining momentum, traders say
Changing market fundamentals are expected to transform the way LNG is traded in Asia in the next several years, fuelling the emergence of a regional spot index and derivatives market
SGX hopes to shake up LNG market with new index
Asian LNG traders voice cautious optimism about ‘Singapore Sling’ spot-market index and derivatives contracts
Shell may shift trading to US or Singapore over Mifid II
Oil major Royal Dutch Shell is exploring “all possible options” for compliance with Mifid II, including migrating trading activity to countries outside the EU, a company official says
Energy Risk Asia Awards and conference 2015
The Energy Risk Asia conference, now in its eighth year, hosted more than 200 senior delegates. This was followed by a gala dinner for the Energy Risk Asia Awards, which reward excellence across the region’s commodity markets
Barclays adds energy trader in Singapore
UK banks bulks up commodities team in Asia with hire from Koch Industries
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2015: The winners
The 2015 Energy Risk Asia awards recognise excellence across commodity and energy trading and risk management. We reveal the winners
Chinese clampdown on HFT may hinder new oil contract
Tighter rules on high-frequency trading being considered after China’s stock market meltdown may have the unintended effect of undermining new Shanghai crude oil contract
Singapore power and LNG ambitions face challenges
Singapore is seeking to supplement its position as Asia's oil trading powerhouse by promoting itself as a regional hub for power and liquefied natural gas. While these ambitions have met with modest success, they also face major challenges
Noble Group challenged over mark-to-market accounting
A mysterious organisation called Iceberg Research has accused Noble Group of inflating the mark-to-market values of long-dated commodity trades. The Hong Kong-based trading firm is fighting back, but can't seem to put the controversy to rest
Energy Risk Asia Awards open for submissions
The Energy Risk Asia Awards recognise excellence across the Asian energy and commodity markets
LME eyes Asian growth while dealing with regulation
Under chief executive Garry Jones, the London Metal Exchange is eagerly pursuing Asian growth. But the exchange is also spending much of its time dealing with the consequences of stricter regulation in more mature markets
Energy Risk Asia Awards: photo gallery of winners
The Energy Risk Asia Awards celebrate excellence across the region’s commodity markets. On September 23, this year’s crop of winners were presented with their trophies at a glittering gala dinner in Singapore
LNG market participants shun Japanese forwards
Non-deliverable forwards on liquefied natural gas were launched by the Japan OTC Exchange in September, but the contracts are suffering from a lack of participation and concerns over pricing
Energy Risk Asia ETRM Software House of the Year: OpenLink
The software needs of Asian energy trading firms are growing broader and more sophisticated, and vendor OpenLink is eager to respond
Energy Risk Asia Research House of the Year: SG CIB
SG CIB’s Asia commodity research team is developing investable indexes that are popular with Asian clients, as well as supplying timely and relevant trading ideas
Energy Risk Asia Technology House of the Year: Aspect Enterprise Solutions
Regulation is driving many medium-sized Asian energy trading firms to seek the kind of affordable commodity trading and risk management system Aspect offers
Energy Risk Asia Precious Metals House of the Year: ANZ
ANZ is using its geographical reach and structuring ability to bring together precious metals market participants across Asia
Energy Risk Asia Energy Finance House of the Year: SG CIB
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking is using its technical skills to win innovative and complex energy finance deals across Asia
Energy Risk Asia Derivatives House of the Year: Citi
With other banks pulling back, Citi’s commitment to physical trading – as well as its comfort taking exotic and illiquid risk – is highly prized by Asian clients
Energy Risk Asia Oil & Products House of the Year: JP Morgan
Despite the sale of its physical commodities business, JP Morgan continues to offer liquidity in a broad range of crudes and refined products in Asia
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2014
The Energy Risk Asia Awards celebrate excellence across the Asian commodity and energy markets. We present the winners
Energy Risk Asia Awards open for submissions
Energy Risk is now accepting submissions for its highly-prized Energy Risk Asia Awards, which will be featured in our September 2014 issue
EEX seeks Asia commodity derivatives boost
Cleartrade Exchange acquisition based on greater prospects for growth in Asian commodity markets
Asian LNG buyers seek more flexible terms
Countries including Japan and India are venting their frustration at the hefty premiums and inflexible terms they face in the global liquefied natural gas market. While there are signs things are beginning to change, participants say any further shifts…