Market risk
Regulatory changes push OTC energy and commodities markets to Asia
The over-the-counter energy and commodities market is being pushed to Asia by fears over Western regulatory changes, says managing director of technology provider Trayport
Regulators must distinguish physical and financial energy transactions, says risk manager
Financial risk manager from the US’s largest utility, Southern Company, says regulators should make sure they make a distinction between physical and financial transactions before setting US regulatory changes in stone
Software House of the Year, Asia – SunGard Energy & Commodities
This year's winner of Energy Risk's Software House of the Year, Asia award is SunGard Energy & Commodities in recognition of another strong performance and continued business growth in the region with the introduction of innovative software solutions
Precious Metals House of the Year, Asia - JP Morgan
Energy Risk's Precious Metals House of the Year, Asia has been awarded to JP Morgan for the strides made in building up its Asian precious metals business during a tumultuous period for global markets, not least of which was the pioneering step of…
Base Metals House of the Year, Asia – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's pioneering work in the dry bulk metals sector in Asia has landed the global investment bank this year's award for Base Metals House of the Year, Asia
Commodities Research House of the Year, Asia – Barclays Capital
As emerging economies in Asia become more intertwined in global commodity markets, Barclays Capital has put down a solid foundation for its research and analysis offering in the region over the past year. The effort has paid off with the bank winning…
Energy Risk Manager of the Year, Asia – JP Morgan
Despite being a relative newcomer to the Asian commodities market, JP Morgan's rapid expansion across the region has landed the global investment bank this year's award for Energy Risk Manager House of the Year, Asia
Derivatives House of the Year, Asia – Deutsche Bank
With the credit crisis hangover still lingering across the energy and commodities markets, Asia has become the focus for growth over the next few years. The shift in institutional investor and end-user client demands has compelled players to refocus…
Turning Points: Jing Ulrich, JP Morgan's managing director and chairman of China equities and commodities
JP Morgan’s Jing Ulrich talks to Lianna Brinded about China’s status as a major energy and commodities player and being known as the “unofficial voice of China”
CME chief says central clearing house removes 'black swan' threat
Chicago Merchantile Exchange's (CME) Asia energy and metals chief says the group’s central counterparty clearing (CCP) house removes the possibility of a ‘black swan’ incident
UK businesses relieved over CRC’s dumping of carbon trade
Government plans to dump the cap-and-trade element of the UK Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) will ease risks for participating companies
Qantas’s head of risk: hedging programme is too conservative
Qantas Airways’ head of risk believes the company could take more risks within its hedging programme
End-users rush into hedging oil prices
End-users are ploughing into hedging their oil positions, as prices remain in a tight range, says Standard Chartered Bank’s head of energy and environmental research
Power exchange to launch gas contract
New Nodal Exchange contract to increase options for power traders; anticipates future gas and renewables demand
HKMEx: China’s currency liberalisation to drive liquidity in energy and commodities
China's growth as a consumer in the energy and commodities global market could eventually sway price movements, says Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange’s Cheung
Isda Asia chief: Forcing energy and commodities into CCPs creates more risk
Forcing energy and commodities contracts into central counterparty (CCP) clearing is “potentially dangerous”, says Isda's Noyes
EU rules changes may cause power market liquidity risk
Power market risk managers face a new set of liquidity and market risks if the European Union (EU) enforces proposed regulation changes, says RWE chief
Indian electricity market ‘not ready’ for derivatives
A reported ban on electricity derivatives trading by India’s commodities market regulator has sparked debate on whether the introduction of trading is premature. Katie Holliday investigates
Uncertainty over future of UK nuclear regulation
Policy framework clarity for the UK’s energy sector, particularly nuclear energy, has become a source of worry for producers concerned about long-term investment risks. By Alex Davis
Power markets: Focus on China
The development of China’s market for electricity trading fails to match the country’s rapid economic advancement. Katie Holliday talks to market experts about what it will take to spur China to catch up with the very latest methods of electricity…
PJM addresses FERC credit concerns with new entity
PJM Settlement’s upcoming launch represents one US RTO’s attempt to address regulatory credit risk concerns, but others want a more diverse approach. Pauline McCallion reports