Credit risk
GFI EnergyMatch adds dry freight FFAs
Interdealer broker GFI Group has introduced cleared over-the-counter (OTC) dry freight Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) on to its European trading platform EnergyMatch Europe.
LCH.Clearnet to clear for HKMEx
Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (HKMEx) has recruited clearing house LCH.Clearnet to provide a clearing service for its participants, subject to regulatory approval.
CME Group launches ethylene futures clearing services
CME Group has launched clearing services for a new Mont Belvieu ethylene futures contract, available June 14 for trade date of June 15.
Singapore and Indian commodity exchanges unite
The Singapore Commodity Exchange Limited (SICOM) and the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) based in India have signed a heads of terms agreement that will allow certain products to be traded and cleared in both exchanges.
Singapore and Indian commodity exchanges unite
The Singapore Commodity Exchange Limited (SICOM) and the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) based in India have signed a heads of terms agreement that will allow certain products to be traded and cleared in both exchanges.
CME Group to launch cleared petroleum swaps
CME Group will launch a clearing service for eight new Nymex petroleum swap futures contracts on May 31.The contracts will be cleared through CME Clearport and are expected to appeal to both US and European airline industry for hedging and to the US…
Downturn changes oil & gas risk landscape
The oil & gas sector has been severely impacted by the global economic downturn, with new risks for the industry emerging that threaten the near-term survival and prospects of companies, according to a report from accounting firm Ernst & Young.
SunGard acquires risk management solution from ICE
Pennsylvania-based software company SunGard has acquired the ICE Risk commodity trading solution from IntercontinentalExchange (ICE.)
LCH.Clearnet to clear iron ore swaps
London based clearing house LCH.Clearnet has announced that it will clear over the counter (OTC) iron ore swap contracts before the end of May.
Paying the piper
The Nord Stream pipeline, planned to come online in 2011, will be vital to help Europe meet its future gas demands. However, financing any infrastructure project in the current climate is difficult. Roderick Bruce looks at the challenges facing Nord…
Solar contracts to the rescue?
The Solar Power Purchase Agreement, key to funding the industry in the US, is under threat due to the economic downturn. Elisa Wood investigates
In the clear
The trend away from uncleared over-the-counter trading to cleared OTC trading has prompted exchanges to list a greater range of OTC cleared products. But to what extent can the OTC markets ever become completely cleared? Katie Holliday investigates
ICE launches 20 OTC cleared oil contracts
IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) has introduced 20 new cleared OTC oil contracts, which will be available for clearing from May 18, 2009.
First cleared iron ore swap on Singapore Exchange
Singapore Exchange (SGX) will launch the world's first cleared iron ore OTC swap contract on April 27 th .
Meeting the credit challenge
The US power industry needs investment of up to $2 trillion by 2020, writes Richard McMahon of EEI. He urges dialogue between utilities and regulators to ensure effective credit policies are developed
CME launches OTC grain swaps through ClearPort
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has given regulatory approval for the CME to clear corn basis swaps and calendar swaps for corn, wheat and soybeans.
Commodities on Bclear from March 30
Exchange NYSE Liffe will offer clearing for a range of soft and agricultural commodity products on its over-the-counter (OTC) trade confirmation, administration and clearing platform Bclear on March 30. Bclear was launched in 2005 and currently offers…