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Trading positions: March 2012
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Singapore commodity derivatives regulation set for overhaul
Financial authorities in Singapore have recommended consolidating the oversight of all commodity derivatives and futures to one regulatory body, as part of a proposed broader move to regulate the country's derivatives market in line with international…
US energy firms fear Dodd-Frank ‘swap dealer’ definition as decision looms
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is approaching a key point in the process of writing rules to implement the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill: its final definition of the terms 'swap dealer' and 'major swap participant'. Energy firms…
Doubts raised over US Department of Energy CRO proposal
An independent consultant hired by the White House to assess the US Department of Energy’s loan programmes in the wake of the Solyndra bankruptcy has advised the agency to hire a corporate-style chief risk officer and beef up its risk-management…
IETA concern over set-aside implementation
The International Emissions Trading Association believes market credibility in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme could come under threat if a set-aside scheme is implemented
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2012 - metals
In an environment of uncertainty for both prices and regulations, Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking retains pole position in base metals, while UBS takes first place in precious metals. By Peter Madigan
US utilities face two crucial issues in 2012: Edison Electric Institute
Preserving the ability of electric utilities to use OTC derivatives for hedging purposes and maintaining low tax rates on dividends are two of the most pressing issues facing utilities in 2012 and it’s important regulators and utilities are on the same…
Credit rating agencies: what are the alternatives for energy markets?
Repeated stumbles by the credit rating agencies have led risk managers to explore new ways of assessing counterparties. Alexander Osipovich examines the alternatives
Trading positions - people moves in energy risk management
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Energy and Commodities OTC Clearing and Execution under Dodd-Frank Regulation roundtable
Challenges continuously arise regarding energy and commodities OTC clearing, and changes in regulations. This roundtable offers the knowledge, experience and opinions of our elite speakers on some of the key issues the industry currently faces including:
Asian energy corporates remain bullish in 2012: survey
Despite an uncertain global backdrop, energy companies in Asia retain a positive outlook for 2012, finds a survey commissioned by Standard Chartered Bank
Energy Risk - Trading positions - January 2012
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Carbon markets facing uncertain new year after Durban
Both JP Morgan and SG divested interests in carbon trading companies in 2011. Has the market lost its allure or will the Durban agreement reinvigorate things, asks Pauline McCallion
US energy firms brace for position limits
The CFTC’s decision to press ahead with enforcement of the position-limits rule, despite an industry court challenge, means that US energy companies must get serious about compliance in 2012
Sponsored Q&A: The Structure Group
Baris Ertan, ETRM practice lead at The Structure Group, provides a consultant's outlook for 2012
Exelon-Constellation merger edges closer to completion
On the back of further regulatory approvals, the creation of the largest competitive energy provider in the US is now looming ever closer
Is asset-backed credit support an option for energy firms?
Asset-backed credit support could be a viable option for energy producers wishing to better utilise the value of their assets to manage collateral obligations under hedge transactions, write Chad Mills, Chris Hayes and Jon Hoff
Is Remit too big a burden for energy market participants?
Remit, the EU’s new energy trading regulation, sprung from political concerns about market abuse. The provisions will massively increase reporting requirements for energy producers. But do they go too far, and is the body charged with collecting market…
Energy Risk - Trading positions - December 2011
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Energy market concerns over Dodd-Frank
As the Dodd-Frank rule-making process rumbles on, energy market participants continue to voice concerns about regulatory overreach. Pauline McCallion reports on potential unintended consequences of proposed rules
Mixed opinion over compensation for energy intensive firms
The recently released autumn statement shows compensation will be offered to energy-intensive companies as a result of UK climate policy, but questions remain around the details of the initiative and the level of compensation on offer