Derivatives
Past disasters can prove the value of energy risk management
Analysing failures and losses at energy firms can underscore the value of consistent, high-quality risk management
Making technology count in a C/ETRM world
As businesses grow, so does their need for modern, agile and cost-effective commodity/energy trading risk management (C/ETRM) solutions. Pioneer Solutions explores how its next-generation, highly configurable C/ETRM systems take advantage of the latest…
Finding potential in a volatile commodities market
Macquarie is uniquely positioned to offer clients a range of products, expertise and experience across the commodities space. Nick O’Kane discusses the bank’s approach to commodity markets and what he expects next
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2018: The winners
BNP Paribas takes Derivatives house, BP wins Oil & products and BOCI and Engie scoop two awards each
Air freight: a new frontier for hedging?
Soaring demand and risk of volatility opens way for air FFAs
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2017: The winners
Societe Generale takes finance house and research gongs; Citi picks up derivatives award
Energy and commodities voice broking will never die
Over-the-counter markets have been under siege in recent years. They won’t disappear, writes Mark Earthey
Isda: EU position limits to snag few OTC commodity contracts
Narrow definition could exclude certain trades and lead to netting problems
Derivatives house of the year: Citi
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Citi's multi-year strategy continues to pay off
Asia energy dealer of the year: BP
BP restructures long-dated hedge for commercial player
Plastics hedging rising amid US chemical industry boom
Interest in plastics derivatives is rising as a result of changing market dynamics, but major obstacles still limit its growth potential, finds Stella Farrington
Asia energy dealer of the year: Citi
During the past 18 months, Citi has assisted Asian firms coping with the precipitous drop in crude oil prices, while continuing to build its impressive capabilities in LNG
US propane retailer hedges to offer customers stable prices
Keeping Michigan residents warm for a reasonable price is the central mission of Grand Rapids-based propane and fuels retailer Crystal Flash. But it couldn't be done without hedging and prudent risk management
Ferc manipulation cases put limits on US power traders
US power traders face stricter limits as a result of recent Ferc enforcement actions that have created uncertainty over the definition of market manipulation. The pressure has intensified since the regulator won a procedural victory in its landmark case…
Video: FCStone calls for balance in capital and margin rules
The CFTC must balance the needs of stability and market liquidity in its US Dodd-Frank Act capital and margin rules, says INTL FCStone's global head of risk in a video interview at Energy Risk Summit USA
Energy groups fight back on key Mifid II exemption
Energy industry groups are pushing for “sensibly higher thresholds” to prevent themselves from being subjected to financial rules under Mifid II
Republicans in Congress set to push Dodd-Frank fixes
With Republicans now in control of both houses of the US Congress, energy firms and other derivatives end-users are hoping for new legislation to ease some of the more troublesome aspects of the US Dodd-Frank Act. Their optimism is justified - up to a…
Commodity derivatives lead the way for OTC reform
Enron proved merits of bottom-up evolution, not change imposed from above
Low volatility boosts interest in coal derivatives
Rising activity at commodity trading houses and hedge funds is contributing to high trading volumes in coal derivatives, while some producers are also increasing their involvement in the market
Dodd-Frank swap dealer rules tricky, says Cargill compliance head
A lack of guidance on the swap dealer provisions of the US Dodd-Frank Act is turning compliance into a guessing game for swap dealers such as Cargill Risk Management, suggests the firm's chief compliance officer in a video interview
Power market coupling could spur derivatives activity
Market coupling may result in greater derivatives use and falling participation in both explicit auctions and physical nominations, survey finds