Operational risk
Energy trade surveillance solutions 2023: market and vendor landscape
The market for energy trading surveillance solutions, though small, is expanding as specialist vendors emerge, catering to diverse geographies and market specifics. These vendors, which originate from various sectors, contribute further to the market’s…
Hitachi Energy’s expanded portfolio steers clients through volatility
Three years after acquiring US-based commodities trading and risk management software firm Pioneer Solutions, Hitachi Energy is reaping the rewards of its large portfolio
Ensuring energy technology keeps up with the pace of change
Change may well be a constant in energy markets, but its velocity over the past 18 months has been extraordinary. This has seen KWA Analytics’ clients race to ensure their ETRM infrastructure can keep up – and be ready for change yet to come. Directors…
Energy Risk Software Rankings 2023: managing uncertainty
Unpredictable markets make CTRM software choices key
Navigating the volatility and complexity of commodity markets
Commodity markets have experienced significant challenges since the Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed on Russia. These unprecedented events have caused fluctuations in supply and demand, disrupted global…
Commodities surge presents UMR test for Asia’s sell side
Increased interest in commodity exotics comes amid scrutiny of margin calculation models
How energy risk managers are responding to extreme volatility
Changing energy market dynamics pose higher risks but also huge opportunities for risk managers that move swiftly, says Lacima’s Chris Strickland
LME tear-up may have averted ‘multiple defaults’ – CEO
Decision to cancel nickel trades on March 8 forestalled ‘unprecedented’ margin call, argues exchange chief
Back in time: a brief history of LME’s nickel meltdown
As prices went haywire, margin remained frozen and calls to suspend trading were rejected
Lack of data strategy could cause costly mistakes
As demand for commodities data soars, firms need to bolster their data due diligence processes or risk losing years of competitive advantage, says ZE Power’s Aiman El-Ramly
KWA Analytics spearheads CTRM modernisation drive
KWA’s continued expansion into next-generation technology reaps rewards for clients and has helped the firm dominate in the 2022 Energy Risk Software Rankings
Increasing automation is a top priority for CTRM software users
Achieving higher levels of automation within the CTRM landscape is a top priority this year at commodities firms, survey finds
Managing physical and financial risk in today’s volatile commodities markets
This webinar examines what firms are doing to modernise their IT systems to get better control on their risk measures and key performance indicators across their physical and financial businesses.
Next-generation ESG derivatives
Amid increasing concern for the future of the planet, the demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors has grown significantly. As such, global investors are looking for tools to support the development of sustainable portfolios. ESG…
Next-generation cyber risk for energy firms: tackling the energy sector’s latest threats
Digitalisation – already a key agenda item for energy firms – has become an even bigger priority as firms transition to low-carbon businesses. However, the benefits of digitalisation are accompanied by a huge rise in cyber risk.
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2021
The Energy Risk Asia Awards 2021 recognise firms that are demonstrating best practice in risk management across the commodities complex. The winning firms are helping to drive the discipline to the next level through a mixture of innovation,…
Natural gas/LNG house of the year: Engie
Energy Risk Awards 2021: In a volatile market Engie continued to grow its gas and asset management businesses
Lacima’s models stand the test of major risk events
Lacima’s consistent approach between trading and risk has allowed it to dominate the enterprise risk software analytics and metrics categories for nearly a decade
UBS precious metals team – Expertise pays off in extreme times
Niche experience and global reach enabled the UBS precious metals team to deliver in exceptional times, earning it top spots in the 2021 Energy Risk Commodity Rankings
Green midstreamer powers ahead
Unique green capabilities and a ‘glocal’ strategy are behind the firm’s strong performance in this year’s Energy Risk Commodity Rankings, believes Mircea Caratas, chief commercial officer, ENGIE Global Energy Management
Achieving resiliency through robust risk management
Axpo executives discuss the biggest challenges for gas and power markets, their expectations for the future and the firm’s performance in the 2021 Energy Risk Commodity Rankings
Grasping new technologies is a key challenge for energy risk managers
Understanding what new technologies offer is a top challenge for energy risk managers, survey finds