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Cargill reveals 'struggle' with Dodd-Frank swap dealer rules
Rules are uphill battle for non-financial firms, says compliance chief
Energy traders seek flexibility in CFTC position limits
Hedging definition and complexity of position limits cause concern
Fuel hedgers bemoan bank retrenchment from commodities
Delta Air Lines sees fewer counterparties for bilateral trades
Carbon bond launch a step forward for China market
Chinese firms move into the carbon market but obstacles remain
Credit fears hold back US solar securitisation deals
SolarCity deals show potential and pitfalls of new asset class
Chinese exchange in freight derivatives first
Shanghai Shipping Freight Exchange planning to launch crude oil freight contact next
Quant energy models need greater emphasis on fundamentals
North American shale boom and renewables growth underline importance
Looking back: Nymex moves into ‘classy’ new headquarters
Improved pit visibility and technology in new exchange building
TXU bankruptcy holds lessons for risk managers
‘This will never happen’ is no alternative to proper planning
More work required on Remit reporting, firms say
Problems linger in areas such as back-loading and self-reporting
Bank-led commodity decorrelation theory rejected by analysts
Idea that bank retreat loosens correlation ‘doesn’t make any sense’
Asia LNG swap market to be driven by smaller consumers
South Asia set to drive development of derivative market in the medium term
JP Morgan unveils commodities succession plan
John Anderson and Michael Camacho to replace Blythe Masters
GF Futures set to expand beyond London by joining CME
First the LME, now the firm is looking at the US
RMB settlement of LME commodities futures could impede market progress
Currency risk from weak yuan and restrictions on moving RMB offshore will deter investors
Trafigura paper reignites debate on systemic risk
Commodity trading houses "not too big to fail", research argues
Derivatives trading rises in North American regional crudes
Oil firms turning to LLS, WCS, Mars and Midland for hedging exposures
Carbon emissions trading spreads across the globe
California, RGGI, China and UN offset markets show potential
End of an era as Masters leaves JP Morgan
Other commodities moves at Barclays, Citi, Goldman and Shell
EU ETS decision leaves airlines playing cameo role
Airlines set to remain on fringes of emissions scheme until 2016
Banks counter Fed worries on physical commodities
Goldman Sachs dismisses concerns over catastrophic risk
Energy market has bright future, despite bad news
Poor liquidity and bank retreat mask energy market optimism
Citi hires Morgan Stanley oil veteran Randall O’Connor
O’Connor to lead bank's North American commodity finance effort
Senior commodities salesman quits JP Morgan
Departure by Samuels follows resignation of Blythe Masters