Commodity derivatives
Q&A: Tony Hall at Duet Commodities Fund
After turning one of the highest proprietary trading profits in the history of Credit Suisse Commodities in 2009, Tony Hall launched hedge fund Duet Commodities Fund last year. He will be delivering the keynote talk at Energy Risk’s Commodities and…
Valuing non-standard load profile products
Load profile products in the European OTC power markets are attracting increasing attention. However, valuations for these non-standard products can be difficult, as Cregor Janssen and Jan Lueddeke discuss
Widespread unease over planned position limits rules
Reservations remain among firms involved in commodity trading about a new position limits regime that could be implemented under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, while support continues from anti-speculation campaigners
Special report – Weighing up Dodd-Frank
What will impending regulation under the Dodd-Frank Act mean for the energy sector? Our US editor, Pauline McCallion puts the question to leading industry participants
Energy Risk Glossary 2011
The Energy Risk Glossary: the most comprehensive reference source for anyone involved in the global energy markets
US renewable energy: A carrot and stick approach
Pauline McCallion examines current risks surrounding the development of renewable energy resources in the US
CME slams potentially stricter position limit rules
CME Group chief executive slams proposed position limit regulations as “unnecessary”
Concerns over Egypt & inflation push oil derivatives trading volumes to record levels
Oil prices will continue to rise to triple-digit highs over 2011 on long-term Egypt risk premiums and continual unrelated underlying issues, say market experts
Oil to reach over $150/bbl in 12-18 months
A prominent hedge fund manager says oil price will break through historic highs within the next 12-18 months
CFTC presses on with position limits proposal
Concerns remain over position limits for commodity traders under Dodd-Frank Act as CFTC issues plan for public comment
Commodities remain an attractive asset for hedge funds
Despite volatile markets, commodities trading remains a popular strategy for hedge fund managers and investors as regulators target speculation. Joanne Harris reports
Q&A: Marc Fontaine, head of commodity derivatives, Americas at BNP Paribas
Marc Fontaine, head of commodity derivatives, Americas at BNP Paribas talks to Pauline McCallion about addressing energy end-user needs in light of the Dodd-Frank Act and recruiting new talent to the sector.
Turning Points: James Emanuel, ADM Investor Services International
James Emanuel, head of environmental markets at Archer Daniels Midland subsidiary ADM Investor Services International, talks to Alex Davis about the complexities of the carbon markets
CME’s CCP to clear Middle East products and reduce 'black swans'
Clearport courts emerging market derivative exchange products in a bid to reduce systemic risk in commodity markets
Sponsored Q&A: BNP Paribas
Speaking at Energy Risk Asia, BNP Paribas’ head of Commodity Derivatives for Asia Pacific, Frederic Hervouet, discussed hedging strategies, products and commodity exposure at mining and resource companies
Turning Points: Thomas McMahon, CEO Singapore Mercantile Exchange
The Singapore Mercantile Exchange’s chief executive Thomas McMahon tells Alex Davis about the lure of the trading floor and the events that have shaped his approach to risk
Singapore conference report
Energy risk managers, end-users and producers from across Asia gathered for Energy Risk’s annual conference in Singapore in September to discuss how energy and commodities markets will evolve and face the challenges that lay ahead. Lianna Brinded reports
EDF’s head of credit risk: misconceptions of assessing credit
EDF Trading North America’s head of credit risk talks to Lianna Brinded exclusively about the misconceptions of assessing credit risk in the energy and commodities market
Analyst: unified framework is better for energy risk management
Building a unified framework for consistent modelling of energy spots, forwards and swaps is better for energy risk management, says Verbund Austrian Power Trading’s principal quantitative analyst
CROs facing new challenges and regulations
The role of chief risk officers (CROs) and risk management have become even more important for energy companies as they face rapidly changing markets and regulations
Video: Interview of Natixis's Asia-Pacific energy chief
Charles Maulino, head of global energy & commodities coverage, Asia-Pacific at Natixis, speaks exclusively with Lianna Brinded about the evolution of energy and commodities financing and hedging strategies
Video: Isda Asia-Pacific chief says new regulations 'potentially dangerous'
Keith Noyes, Asia-Pacific regional director at the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda), speaks to Lianna Brinded about regulatory changes and the impact they will have on the energy and commodities markets.
Video: Chairman of the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange
Barry Cheung, chairman at the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, speaks to Lianna Brinded about the liberalisation of China's renminbi and the positive effects it will have on energy and commodities.
Evolving risks require new answers
The methods Asian energy and commodities companies use to finance and hedge projects have merged, says Natixis’s Asia-Pacific energy and commodities chief