Operational risk
Commodities firms fear EBA’s inappropriate capital charges
Energy lobbying overlooked as proposed regime threatens vigorous demands
Isda: EU position limits to snag few OTC commodity contracts
Narrow definition could exclude certain trades and lead to netting problems
Compression is your friend, energy firms told as Mifid II nears
Slashing gross notional of trades can keep firms out of reach of incoming rules
People: Bowen to depart CFTC, Giancarlo sits nomination hearing
Changes at the CFTC; Evolution Markets launches US natural gas basis brokerage; CHS elects new CEO
Energy firms raise concerns over CFTC capital rules
Commercial swap dealers might not qualify for a treatment designed specifically for them
Energy firms say looming EU reporting rules too broad in scope
SFTR vagaries cause confusion over commodity-specific transactions
Finding alpha in uncertain energy markets
An overview of how energy traders can tap into market data and risk analytics to avoid blind spots in Uncertain Energy Markets.
Interview: Can Matthew Chamberlain rescue the LME?
London Metal Exchange CEO identifies problems, awaits contract and fee structure revamp feedback
The Dark Ages: US and EU unite in position limit vagaries
Regulators’ inactivity infuriates commodities markets
Beware the pitfalls of right- and wrong-way risk
Credit exposure can be hazardous. Misinterpreting the risks posed can be ruinous
Too little, too late: Esma data won’t fix energy firms’ Mifid woes
Data confusion and unworkable exemption timeframe risk commodity market disruption
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Kaminski: discounting for energy swaps ‘a big mess’
Energy Risk USA: most energy firms still prefer Libor for discounting
Compliance chiefs call on CFTC to end position limits uncertainty
Energy Risk USA: market participants say delay in rulemaking is ‘very frustrating’
Energy Risk Awards 2017: The winners
SocGen, Citi and BP among those recognised as commodities markets stabilise
Technology advisory house of the year: Accenture
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Global advisory proves CTRM capabilities
Consultancy of the year: PwC
Energy Risk Awards 2017: PwC's world-class capabilities felt across commodities
Commodity finance house of the year: Societe Generale
Energy Risk Awards 2017: French bank shows breadth of strengths across energies
Deal of the year: Societe Generale
Energy Risk Awards 2017: SocGen helps turn Castleton into major East Texan shale participant
Exchange of the year: Nodal Exchange
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Nodal's clearing services set standard
Commodity broker of the year: OTC Global Holdings
Energy Risk Awards 2017: OTC Global Holdings expands and penetrates
Coal house of the year: Javelin Global Commodities
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Javelin forges path as coal market 'change agent'
Natural gas house of the year: Engie Global Markets
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Gas expansion places EGM at market's forefront
Newcomer of the year: Arraco Global Markets
Energy Risk Awards 2017: Brokerage improves liquidity in growing power markets