Articles by Roberto Barros
Statoil braces for increased oil volatility
Changing market dynamics increase importance of trading, says Norwegian oil firm
Ferc manipulation definitions raise compliance fears
‘Vague’ anti-manipulation standards a source of frustration for energy firms
Nodal plans power, gas options
Contracts to launch in 2017, while sceptics question ability of a new exchange to compete with incumbents
Energy firms seek Mifid II data solution amid deadline fears
Lack of reliable market share estimates for crucial Mifid II test spurs action from industry
‘Reauthorising’ CFTC could alter firms’ attitude to EU position limits
If Commodity End-User Relief Act is passed, it could mean substantial industrial change in US – and Europe
Questions remain after EC publishes position limits rules
Market participants raise concerns about extraterritoriality and hedge exemptions, while regulators are tipped to struggle
Commodities traders question EU’s insider trading regime
Esma guidance on Mar leaves market in the dark, say critics – particularly for hedges
Energy firms given second escape path from Mifid II
Revival of capital test "a workable solution" for asset-heavy companies
UK-based energy firms consider fleeing Brexit
Trading units exploring relocation to avoid “years of uncertainty”, says AFM official
Q&A: Dutch watchdog on the pitfalls of Mifid II
Catching the right energy firms – and leaving others untouched – has been tough, says Esma task force member
Mifid II impact on energy liquidity sparks fiery debate
Regulators and industry clash over interpretation of Mifid II market-making rules at industry event
EEX futures contract triggers margining spat
Rivals criticise use of lower margins in marketing push
FCA ‘working in background’ on Mifid commodity limits rules
Regulator builds out reporting platform to monitor position limit breaches
Carbon life force: derivatives defy coal's bleak future
Coal producers shorting volatility to collect premium, say traders
Energy firms fear liquidity void if US capital proposals hit banks
Trades ‘wouldn’t be anywhere near making sense’ for banks
Disasters can give valuable lessons – Engie Global Markets CRO
Ken Robinson reflects on the ‘good, bad and ugly’ in energy risk management
Exchanges, energy brokers jostle for position ahead of Mifid II
EEX foray into non-MTF platforms sparks outcry from brokers
Coal derivatives trading surges amid hedge fund influx
Increased activity by funds fuels take-off in listed and OTC volumes, traders say
UK resists expansive view of Mifid II position limits
FCA suggests limits shouldn’t apply to OTC trades between non-EU entities
Non-MTF products may let energy firms escape Mifid II
Critics slam 'loophole' as Germany's EEX launches new power and gas instruments
Brexit sparks worries about trade reporting
UK energy firms fear leaving EU may usher in new layer of reporting rules
UK commodity traders face regulatory chaos from Brexit
Some trading units may move to EU to retain passporting rights
Centrica loses chief risk officer
Olivier Herbelot set to join LNG firm Cheniere, sources say
Ex-Goldman coal veteran builds ‘customer-focused’ trading firm
Javelin Global Commodities CEO sees opportunities amid bank retreat from physical markets