China
Chinese corporates shunned hedging during tariff upheaval
High hedging costs and increasingly stable spot rate meant exporters opted not to add FX hedges as RMB rose
Negative oil prices put spotlight on investors
What part did Bank of China and other investors play in last month’s oil rout, asks derivatives veteran
Energy Risk Commodity Rankings: Uncertain times
The winners of Energy Risk’s Commodity Rankings overcame some tumultuous times in 2019, learning lessons that are certainly required in today’s volatile environment
Energy Risk Software Rankings: A different world
With Covid-19 causing turbulent markets and remote working, energy risk functions have never been more reliant on technology. Energy Risk’s annual Software Rankings reveal the industry’s technology preferences
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…
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
Base metals house of the year, Asia: BOCI
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Chinese market expertise and a growing international platform enables BOCI to attract base metals business in Asia and beyond
Best commodity research, Asia: Refinitiv
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Shining a light into China’s opaque oil imports provides clients with valuable insight
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2018: The winners
BNP Paribas takes Derivatives house, BP wins Oil & products and BOCI and Engie scoop two awards each
Trade finance under new stress as commodity markets realign
Higher tariffs, sanctions and Brexit are leading to a reassessment of trade finance arrangements
Base metals house of the year: BNP Paribas
Energy Risk Awards 2018: French bank continues China focus while helping European industrials hedge against aluminium price spikes
Precious metals house of the year: BNP Paribas
Energy Risk Awards 2018: French bank adds silver to its expanding China presence
Iron ore: China forges ahead with internationalisation
Opening up the commodities markets reinforces Beijing’s internationalisation drive
China oil future approved, March start targeted, says source
International banks see healthy interest from overseas clients
SGX commodities head: China mustn't meddle with prices
Singapore Exchange’s Chin says internationalisation will necessitate new products and change pricing
China to model financial reforms on Mifid II
Exchange chief tips authorities to review position limits and transparency in OTC markets
Asian exchanges jostle to claim LNG derivatives market
SGX and Platts hope to capitalise on physical hedgers, who remain pensive
Base metals house of the year: BNP Paribas
Energy Risk Awards 2017: BNP Paribas's metals expansion strategy pays off
INE oil future to launch ‘as soon as possible’ – CSRC
The country's first oil future is still on the cards, but its viability as a new benchmark is far from certain