Articles by Pauline McCallion
Overview of US regulatory reforms
US legislators are shoring up a range of sweeping financial regulations to tighten derivatives trading. Pauline McCallion provides an overview to the regulatory changes in the pipeline
Uncertainty over CFTC position limits
A new position limits regime for energy trading in the US could have a significant impact on the sector. Pauline McCallion examines the proposals and finds out about the potential implications for energy players
Hedgers’ dilemma over exchange rules
Pauline McCallion speaks to industry experts to find out what new derivatives regulations could mean for the end-users of energy hedging products
Reform bill forces energy risk management rethink
New US derivatives regulation is expected to compel companies to redefine their risk management strategies
New US derivatives rules to boost tech firms' energy business
The new US derivatives regulatory regime to raise transparency and reporting requirements for energy traders will present business opportunities for technology companies in the sector
Energy sector awaits regulatory clarity
Energy companies are looking to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for more clues about the future regulatory landscape after the US Congress set the stage last week for a wide-ranging overhaul of derivatives regulation
Brokerage expands renewable fuels capabilities
Evolution Markets expansion targeted to respond to growing demand for alternative energy sources
White House to appeal block on drilling moratorium
The US President will immediately appeal yesterday’s ruling by a Louisiana judge to block the six-month drilling moratorium put in place in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Experts examine US power clearing and netting needs
As the US Congress moves to boost derivatives clearing requirements, an industry panel has called for regulators to investigate a move towards clearing and netting across US power markets and to clarify the legal uncertainty in the area
New contract capitalises on Canadian heavy crude growth
A Canadian heavy crude oil contract launched this week will help oil market participants to exploit expected production growth in heavy crude from Canadian oil sands
Senate upholds EPA carbon regulation powers
The US Senate voted against stripping the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its powers to regulate carbon emissions yesterday, and is now set to consider a new energy bill without a cap-and-trade element
Oil outlook revised down
Oil prices are not expected to top $100/bbl in 2010 as energy sector participants pare down their 2010 forecasts in light of supply issues
Energy market correlations: have they changed permanently?
Have traditional energy market correlations changed permanently as a result of the credit bubble bursting and how will this impact trends in price forecasting and modelling? Pauline McCallion reports
Turning points: Nick Cioll, CRO, CFO of TriEagle Energy
Nick Cioll, CRO and CFO of TriEagle Energy, speaks with Pauline McCallion about the turning points in his career that led him to blending his skills in finance and energy risk management
US power generation: will gas snatch market share from coal?
As the US takes further steps towards developing a low-carbon economy, Pauline McCallion examines the potential implications for power generation and whether gas is set to gain significant market share from coal
Senate energy bill expected to stifle carbon market
The long-awaited release of the American Power Act provoked little immediate market reaction but could curb future US carbon market participation. Pauline McCallion reports
Gensler calls for end to financials’ information advantage
CFTC chairman supports trading requirements in both versions of the financial reform bill that would benefit derivatives users rather than Wall Street banks, but calls for tighter exemptions to prevent systemic risk
Shell builds shale assets despite environmental concerns
Shell's $4.7 billion shale assets purchase today flies in the face of industry concerns about the impact of tighter regulations on future production