Policy risk
Lessons for the next round of energy market regulation
More buy-in and more recognition of the commodity market's special features will make future regulation faster and smoother, argues energy expert
‘Trump digs coal’ – but is that enough?
Are recent efforts by President Trump to support US coal levelling the playing field for power generation fuel sources, or just flogging a dead horse?
US carbon trade surviving below the radar
As the Trump administration refuses to address climate change both at home and abroad, a growing number of states are taking the lead, but will this enthusiasm reignite US environmental trading markets?
No escape from climate change tail risks
Harsh decisions need to be made on the future of energy financing now, before we run out of time
Power traders slam Spain’s mooted plant closure rules
Tougher closure criteria would distort power prices and harm functioning of the market, say traders
Speculators flock back into the EU carbon market
EU reforms trigger carbon rally set to last through 2018
Brexit issues for carbon market must be solved soon
UK departure from EU ETS is causing headaches for energy traders and risk managers, writes energy consultant
OTF uncertainty adds to Mifid II guesswork
Commodity firms need clarity on new type of venues to adjust to imminent rules
Q&A: Giancarlo stresses importance of international relations
EU regulatory inexperience causes problems for CFTC chairman
Q&A: CFTC’s Quintenz weighs swap dealer threshold impact
Activity-based threshold could be ‘disincentivising’ dealers, says commissioner
Top 10 energy risks and challenges
Regulation and changing market dynamics among threats to energy in year ahead
Esma reviews gas and power spot month definition
Definition key to setting EU position limits
SGX commodities head: China mustn't meddle with prices
Singapore Exchange’s Chin says internationalisation will necessitate new products and change pricing
EU market feels chill of still-unknown position limits
Eventual caps unlikely to hit trading, but fears remain over lack of clarity
China to model financial reforms on Mifid II
Exchange chief tips authorities to review position limits and transparency in OTC markets
People: US Senate confirms slate of regulatory appointees
Giancarlo confirmed as CFTC chairman, while Quintenz and Behnam join as commissioners; Chatterjee and Powelson restore Ferc quorum
Ferc’s Collins defends manipulation rule
US energy market watchdog is “serious” about its surveillance role
Esma adviser says position limits to be published in Nov
Task force member warns of market “disorder” in tight window before Mifid II goes live
Energy firms expect to escape Mifid II without cutting books
Esma data suggests ancillary activity test will be easier to pass than industry feared
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
Energy firms say looming EU reporting rules too broad in scope
SFTR vagaries cause confusion over commodity-specific transactions
The Dark Ages: US and EU unite in position limit vagaries
Regulators’ inactivity infuriates commodities markets
Too little, too late: Esma data won’t fix energy firms’ Mifid woes
Data confusion and unworkable exemption timeframe risk commodity market disruption