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Energy should be exempt from benchmark rules, argues EC official
Benchmark indexes in energy markets are already well regulated and do not need further oversight, argues EC director-general for energy
Energy Risk Canada: Rules on derivatives dealers need work, regulator says
Alberta securities regulator acknowledges proposals on derivatives dealer registration have alarmed energy firms
Futurisation dooms energy swap execution facilities
The US Dodd-Frank Act envisioned a new type of trading venue for over-the-counter derivatives, known as swap execution facilities (Sefs). But in the energy markets, at least, it appears Sefs are dead and traditional futures exchanges have emerged…
Canadian regulators respond to energy firms’ concerns on derivatives
Updated OTC derivatives rules satisfy concerns of energy traders, but inconsistencies with Dodd-Frank remain
Commodity derivatives regulation gathers pace outside EU and US
Although much of the recent focus has been on rules in the European Union and the US, other jurisdictions across the globe are also weighing changes to the way they regulate over-the-counter commodity derivatives. In some cases, these could have…
US public utilities take CFTC fight to Congress
Frustrated by inaction at the CFTC, public utilities champion new law on Dodd-Frank special entities threshold
Prop trading no longer an option for dealers, says Masters
Commodity businesses must have broad client base to absorb increased regulatory costs, says JP Morgan commodities head
Gas market participants rail against mandatory bundling
The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators hopes a new network code on capacity allocation will promote a more efficient and open gas market in Europe. But market participants warn the principle of mandatory bundling embedded in the code could…
Trade reporting rules prove a headache for energy firms
A last-minute no-action relief letter from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission in April gave energy firms a few extra months to prepare for Dodd-Frank reporting requirements, but participants say a huge number of challenges still need to be…
Energy Risk USA: Official sheds light on Ferc manipulation sleuths
Ferc is now monitoring markets in near real time for evidence of manipulation, warns enforcement official
Energy Risk USA: O'Malia urges CFTC tech overhaul
CFTC must revamp its technological infrastructure to cope with a flood of swap trade data, says commissioner
Energy Risk USA: Dodd-Frank implementation 'maddening', says O’Malia
CFTC commissioner blasts “adhocracy” of last-minute exemptions to Dodd-Frank rules
Energy firms give mixed response to Dodd-Frank swap reporting delay
Energy firms frustrated and relieved after eleventh-hour change to Dodd-Frank swap reporting deadline
Ferc ruling raises hope of greater regulatory certainty
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Authority has seen its authority sapped by squabbles over turf – most recently, losing a court battle over an attempt to fine Brian Hunter, a former natural gas trader at imploded hedge fund Amaranth Advisors. Could there…
Ferc won’t appeal Hunter ruling, says Wellinghoff
Ferc chairman says agency won’t appeal ruling against it, but will seek to persuade Congress to change the law
South Korean power outage fears loom high on agenda
A lack of investment in generation capacity and safety-related nuclear shutdowns left South Korea facing warnings of severe power shortages over the past year. That is putting investment in energy infrastructure and security of supply high on the…
Lack of regulatory clarity hampering PRA code of conduct
Price reporting agencies expect to release updated industry code of conduct shortly, but warn regulatory uncertainty could delay their efforts
Energy firms struggle to meet Dodd-Frank reporting deadline
With Dodd-Frank reporting and record-keeping rules set to come into effect on April 10, energy companies worry they won’t be ready in time
'Half dead' EUA market hit by political uncertainty
Uncertainty over a plan to postpone sales of EUAs is contributing to stalling prices and reduced liquidity
Hunter ruling may slow Ferc’s anti-manipulation push
A court decides the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission overstepped its authority in trying to prosecute manipulation in natural gas futures - a ruling with implications for other cases