Energy Risk - Jul/Aug 2017
Articles in this issue
Would whoever’s left at the CFTC please turn on the light?
Lack of resources – and commissioners – becoming increasingly apparent at US regulator
FRTB standardised approach threatens commodity hedging
Basel language would force unnatural treatment of offsetting positions
EU regulators stymied by Esma on electronic access
Treatment for third-country firms unknown until European Commission makes equivalence decision
Energy firms say looming EU reporting rules too broad in scope
SFTR vagaries cause confusion over commodity-specific transactions
CME to pass on Ice CDS administration charges
Clearing house to hike CDS index trade fees from July after Ice’s determinations committee takeover
People: Bowen to depart CFTC, Giancarlo sits nomination hearing
Changes at the CFTC; Evolution Markets launches US natural gas basis brokerage; CHS elects new CEO
Doubts plague Emir reporting clean-up
Industry still advocates single-sided reporting as a way to improve EU swaps data quality
Time trial: the big risks that lurk in OTC margin gaps
Banks take aim at margin and trade-flow lag that can cause 95% of counterparty risk
Netting no problem for blockchain, tech firms tell regulators
Firms say DLT can sit with current market practice, but instantaneous settlement 'not desirable'
Energy firms raise concerns over CFTC capital rules
Commercial swap dealers might not qualify for a treatment designed specifically for them
Interview: Can Matthew Chamberlain rescue the LME?
London Metal Exchange CEO identifies problems, awaits contract and fee structure revamp feedback
Energy Risk Awards 2017: The winners
SocGen, Citi and BP among those recognised as commodities markets stabilise
