Energy
LCH.Clearnet launches OTC emissions clearing
Clearing house LCHClearnet has today launched OTC clearing services for Certified Emissions Reduction (CER) and EU Allowance (EUA) emissions contracts.
Nord Pool sells EEX stake to Eurex
Nord Pool ASA has agreed to sell its 17% stake in European Energy Exchange (EEX) to Eurex. Eurex plans to acquire up to 44% in EEX – for a total of €55 million − to strengthen its existing emissions trading partnership and continue its expansion into…
Oil reaches new record as gas continues to rise
Crude oil futures closed at a record $102.59 on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) Thursday.
Nymex to launch first Green Exchange contracts
New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) is to introduce its first slate of futures and options contracts, as part of its Green Exchange initiative, on 16 March for trade date 17 March.
BGC acquires Radix
Interdealer broker BGC has purchased Singapore-based broker Radix Energy, enabling BGC to offer voice and electronic brokerage services for products such as crude oil, naptha, middle distillates, fuel oil and freight.
ECX and LCH clear way for CER futures launch
European Climate Exchange (ECX) and clearing house LCH.Clearnet have reached an out-of-court settlement over the proposed launch of ECX Certified Emission Reduction (CER) futures contracts.
TFS Energy launches Green Finance Division
TFS Energy has launched TFS Green Finance, which aims to provide clients with merchant banking and brokerage solutions for the environmental markets.
Crude oil hits new record
Crude oil for March delivery rose 73 cents to finish at a new record closing high of $100.74 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) today.
ICAP executes first US Compliance Carbon Allowance Trade
ICAP announced today that its energy and emissions arm has executed the first over-the-counter (OTC) compliance carbon allowance transaction in the United States.
Imarex buys Spectron
Imarex ASA, the holding company that owns Oslo-based broker / exchange Imarex and clearing house NOS, has agreed to purchase interdealer broker Spectron Group for £70 million ($138 million).
SSY freight screen links to NOS for clearing
Shipbroker SSY has added a direct link to NOS clearing for clients of is freight derivatives trading platform, run in conjunction with globalCOAL.
Bank of America and Climate Exchange call off joint venture
Bank of America and Climate Exchange, parent company of the Chicago Climate Exchange and European Climate Exchange, have scrapped plans for a formal joint venture.
EEX and Eurex to launch CER futures in March
The carbon trading cooperation between European Energy Exchange (EEX) and Eurex will expand further with the imminent launch of futures contracts for certified emissions reduction (CER) credits.
Evolution Launches Freight Brokerage Division
Evolution Markets has launched a freight brokerage division, providing brokerage and structured transaction services to global ocean freight markets.
OTC space braces for energy powerhouse
CME's potential acquisition of Nymex will have major ramifications for rivals, say analysts. David Watkins reports