Energy Risk/News
Vitol will not replace banks in energy hedging, says CEO
Liquidity provision in energy derivatives is not Vitol's role, says Taylor
Oil slump expected to lure investors back to commodities
Return of volatility attractive for hedge funds, traders say
CFTC chairman vows to 'get it right' on position limits
Chairman reassures farmers upset about proposed hedge exemptions
BAML to clear US dollars for BNP commodity finance unit
Deal comes as French bank faces one-year US dollar clearing ban
CFTC slammed for using ‘ancient’ position limits data
Dodd-Frank proposal relies on decades-old data, say energy firms
Low volatility boosts interest in coal derivatives
Trading houses and hedge funds said to be taking bigger positions
Former CME Group energy head Morsches to leave
News of exit follows appointment of Martin Fraenkel to top energy job
Mercuria deal was driven by economics, says JP Morgan
Bank says economics, not regulation, drove physical commodities sale
Senators turn up the heat on physical commodities
Fed to issue new rule on bank physical trading in early 2015
Mifid II commodities impact to hinge on trading venues
Market participants worry about all-important OTF designation
CFTC’s Giancarlo slams automatic cut to dealer threshold
Commissioner questions need to slash de minimis level to $3 billion
US airline wins Dodd-Frank real-time reporting delay
Southwest Airlines no-action letter could lead to wider relief
US energy firms welcome CFTC tweaks to Dodd-Frank rules
Proposal on ‘seventh prong’ seen as positive step by industry
Credit Suisse sheds top metals trader and Emea sales chief
Kamal Naqvi leaves dual roles amid Swiss bank’s exit from commodities
Oil price fall spurs interest in trading, says panel
Volatility seen as positive for financial traders, including banks
LNG market participants shun Japanese forwards
Contract hit by lack of interest and fears over pricing methodology
Financial entity definition worries US utilities
Dodd-Frank provision could force some firms to clear derivatives
Energy firms voice optimism over CFTC's Massad
Industry groups welcome new focus on Dodd-Frank troubleshooting
US airlines hesitate on fuel hedges despite price drop
Fear of further plunges makes airlines reluctant to hedge, say dealers
Macquarie acquires Barclays US power trading book
Deal brings Australian bank deeper into North American energy markets
Utilities face pressure to clear OTC derivatives
Non-cleared derivatives rules pushing utilities towards clearing
CFTC’s Giancarlo set to revive energy advisory committee
Group will study impact of Dodd-Frank on energy firms, Giancarlo says
JP Morgan exits power markets with Mercuria deal
Power generators mourn loss of another bank liquidity provider
CFTC's Wetjen urges fix to commodity options problem
Energy firms need clarity on 'seventh prong', commissioner says