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Navigating the volatility and complexity of commodity markets
Commodity markets have experienced significant challenges since the Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed on Russia. These unprecedented events have caused fluctuations in supply and demand, disrupted global…
Complying with climate risk framework standards for streamlined processes
Conscious that climate change affects all sectors of the economy, financial institutions are realising the significant impact this will have on their customers and, ultimately, their own profit margins.
Podcast: Leveraging real‑time data feeds for faster business decisions
The markets have been on a very volatile ride in 2022, which makes low-latency data more crucial to the business
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2022
Recognising excellence in energy risk management
Market shrugs off EC’s plan to change gas benchmark
Dutch TTF prices unmoved, as market participants say they are “not taking it seriously”
EU plan to suspend power derivatives gets icy response
Proposal from energy ministers to ease collateral burdens blasted as “silly” and “terrible idea”
Esma to meet with clearing industry over EU energy crisis
Widening eligible collateral on table; ECB intervention would need government indemnities
Banks shock commodities by 1,000% in stress-test rethink
Energy price spikes force clearing firms to consider extreme or even ‘implausible’ scenarios
ION Commodities: spotlight on risk management trends
Energy Risk Software Rankings and awards winner’s interview: ION Commodities
Key actuarial transformation trends across Apac in 2022
Digital transformation has resulted in growing market complexity. This has been heightened by both the introduction of more regulations for insurers and consumer demand for customised insurance coverage
FX needs for Apac corporates in 2022
This white paper examines the results of a survey, conducted in association with Bloomberg, that offers insight into how corporations based in Apac interact with the FX market
FCMs brace for ‘tough winter’ of energy market disruption
Banks stress-test clients, add big margin multipliers to insulate against risk of 100% price moves
Commodities surge presents UMR test for Asia’s sell side
Increased interest in commodity exotics comes amid scrutiny of margin calculation models
Energy firms call for rise in commodity clearing level
Industry says proposed €1 billion increase would not be enough following spike in wholesale prices
Concentration risk add-ons too low at Ice and ECC, says regulator
Results of European stress test suggest shortfall of collateral for large commodities positions is equivalent to 17% of total required margin
Commodities threaten pain for initial margins
Market volatility and spot-based Simm approach may drive large margin spikes in little-tested asset class
Clearing industry braces for volatility ‘super-cycle’
Green transition may fuel higher cash demands and more risk events, FCMs warn
LME tear-up may have averted ‘multiple defaults’ – CEO
Decision to cancel nickel trades on March 8 forestalled ‘unprecedented’ margin call, argues exchange chief
Back in time: a brief history of LME’s nickel meltdown
As prices went haywire, margin remained frozen and calls to suspend trading were rejected
Will the Russian gas crisis derail the EU’s climate agenda?
As Europe weans itself off Russian gas, this Risk report asks whether the EU’s climate and carbon agendas will suffer.
Curbs on hedging threaten to short-circuit Bulb sale
Insolvent energy supplier is barred from holding long-dated forwards – which could deter potential buyers
Shifting cyber security from compliance to a risk focus
Cyber attacks have grown in frequency and sophistication, with 3,813 data breaches reported in the first half of 2019, which was an increase of 54% over the previous year.
Seven steps to performance-enhancing ERM
Achieving best practices in risk management takes time and involves progressing through various levels. The important thing is that the three lines of defence are aligned around the ultimate objectives and understand their individual roles.
Integrated risk management: the confidence to carpe diem
In a world that has changed almost overnight, businesses across the planet have had to adapt just as fast.