Commodities
Asia ETRM Software House of the Year: Aspect Enterprise Solutions
Aspect delivers its software in a way that significantly speeds up implementation and processing time
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2013
The Energy Risk Asia Awards showcase excellence in commodity and energy markets across the region. We present the winners
Bank physical commodity trading is desirable, not essential
The role of banks in physical commodities is poorly understood, but it is not indispensable
Energy Risk Glossary 2013
The Energy Risk Glossary: the most comprehensive reference source for anyone involved in the global energy markets
Experts at the heart of global energy markets
E.ON has combined its trading and gas supply businesses to create E.ON Global Commodities, one of the world’s leading participants in the international wholesale energy markets
Prop trading no longer an option for dealers, says Masters
Commodity businesses must have broad client base to absorb increased regulatory costs, says JP Morgan commodities head
Cutting edge: Minimising risk when hedging crude oil options
In this paper, Christian-Oliver Ewald, Roy Nawar and Tak Kuen Siu study the performance of locally risk-minimising hedging strategies in the context of futures and options written on crude oil. In contradiction to prior research, the authors show it is…
Turning points: SEB's Torbjörn Iwarson
While many investment banks are having a tough time in commodity markets, Swedish bank SEB is going against the grain by increasing its appetite for risk. Torbjörn Iwarson, the bank’s head of commodities, talks to Jay Maroo
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings photos
Winners of the 2013 Risk and Energy Risk Commodity Rankings were honoured at a cocktail reception in London on February 12. Here, we present the highlights
Collateral and commodity market dynamics in the new normal
Collateral quality and depth are playing an increasingly important role in a market characterised by systemic risks and high correlations among asset classes, including commodities. That is a trend that should concern energy risk managers, argues Stephen…
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2013 – metals
In a torrid year for metals traders, Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking retained first place in base metals, with UBS again leading the way in precious metals. By Tom Newton
Morgan Stanley loses head of commodity research
New York-based head of commodity research departs for Canadian pension fund
Commodity correlation returning to pre-2008 levels, say analysts
The tight link between commodities and equities is easing as firms become less worried about macro shocks, say analysts
Isda seeks to dispel speculation myths with commodity website
Isda turns up the volume in controversial debate over commodity speculation and position limits
Post-MF Global segregation reforms spark fierce debate
The failures of brokers MF Global and PFGBest have shaken the faith of commodity hedgers in their futures commission merchants (FCMs). But are regulators doing enough to protect customers from another FCM implosion? Alexander Osipovich reports
The art of creating a corporate energy hedging programme
Risk managers and consultants say hedging corporate exposures to energy prices is more art than science. As a result, the development of a truly successful hedging programme requires several important questions to be carefully considered. Jay Maroo…
Sponsored webinar: BNP Paribas
In this sponsored webinar, we explore how market participants can benefit from exposure to commodities via index products
Commodity position limits cause Mifid II confusion
Mifid II is set to impose position limits for commodity derivatives, but recent drafts are sowing confusion over who will be responsible for setting them, writes Jay Maroo
Ex-Credit Suisse bankers founding energy risk advisory firm
Former head of power trading joins at least one ex-colleague to found Scoville Risk Partners
Outlook for commodity trading in Asia
Commodities trading in Asia has grown significantly with corporates looking eastwards for new opportunities and growth. But an uncertain global climate and regulatory differences provide challenges. Gillian Carr reports
New head of commodities at Musi
Robert Forgrave has joined Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International as head of commodities