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Energy and commodity markets are being reshaped by geopolitical uncertainty, the energy transition, volatile prices, and changing patterns of supply and demand.
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Managing physical and financial risk in today’s volatile commodities markets
This webinar examines what firms are doing to modernise their IT systems to get better control on their risk measures and key performance indicators across their physical and financial businesses.
Next-generation ESG derivatives
Amid increasing concern for the future of the planet, the demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors has grown significantly. As such, global investors are looking for tools to support the development of sustainable portfolios. ESG…
Next-generation cyber risk for energy firms: tackling the energy sector’s latest threats
Digitalisation – already a key agenda item for energy firms – has become an even bigger priority as firms transition to low-carbon businesses. However, the benefits of digitalisation are accompanied by a huge rise in cyber risk.
Lacima’s models stand the test of major risk events
Lacima’s consistent approach between trading and risk has allowed it to dominate the enterprise risk software analytics and metrics categories for nearly a decade
UBS precious metals team – Expertise pays off in extreme times
Niche experience and global reach enabled the UBS precious metals team to deliver in exceptional times, earning it top spots in the 2021 Energy Risk Commodity Rankings
Green midstreamer powers ahead
Unique green capabilities and a ‘glocal’ strategy are behind the firm’s strong performance in this year’s Energy Risk Commodity Rankings, believes Mircea Caratas, chief commercial officer, ENGIE Global Energy Management
The Texas freeze and future calamities – How to build business resiliency in the face of disruption
Adverse weather in February stressed the Texas power grid to the point of failure, leaving millions without power and resulting in many firms filing for bankruptcy. While this event had some unique circumstances, extreme events are becoming more frequent
Achieving resiliency through robust risk management
Axpo executives discuss the biggest challenges for gas and power markets, their expectations for the future and the firm’s performance in the 2021 Energy Risk Commodity Rankings
The evolution of CTRM systems into commodity management systems
Enuit explores the importance of well-linked and fully integrated trading and operational systems to ensure trades that seem solid are not non-viable once operational factors are included into calculations, and posits the key considerations when…
Putting automations on autopilot – Getting the most from RPA programmes
Over the past two years, robotic process automation (RPA) has taken the energy industry by storm. As organisations are forced to do more with less, tools that allow companies to gain efficiencies, reduce cost and improve performance are critical
Powering through tough times
Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ dominant position in Energy Risk’s 2021 Software Rankings reflects its deep understanding of current market challenges
2021 brings big changes to the carbon market landscape
ZE PowerGroup Inc. explores how newly launched emissions trading systems, recently established task forces, upcoming initiatives and the new US President, Joe Biden, and his administration can further the drive towards tackling the climate crisis
Managing commodity risk in turbulent times
Faced with today’s razor-thin margins, firms must be able to monitor all risks holistically, in real time and to hedge effectively. This brings technological challenges, and many firms are now grappling with issues such as getting the right datasets,…
How energy firms can keep up with the pace of digital change
In this webinar, a panel discusses what organisations should keep in mind as they embark on their digitalisation journey, the challenges of which they need to be aware to be aware and what is next on the horizon
The advance of analytics
Machine learning is coming to analytics but there are hurdles to overcome first, says Aiman El‑Ramly, chief operations officer at ZE PowerGroup
Making technology count in a C/ETRM world
As businesses grow, so does their need for modern, agile and cost-effective commodity/energy trading risk management (C/ETRM) solutions. Pioneer Solutions explores how its next-generation, highly configurable C/ETRM systems take advantage of the latest…
The RPA revolution
Doug Wendler, chief executive of Machina Automation, explains the increasing popularity and uptake of robotic process automation (RPA), focusing on how it has recently evolved and how it is expected to continue this evolution, and whether RPA’s…
Finding potential in a volatile commodities market
Macquarie is uniquely positioned to offer clients a range of products, expertise and experience across the commodities space. Nick O’Kane discusses the bank’s approach to commodity markets and what he expects next
The changing face of European power trading
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Achieving business agility through CTRM systems
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Finding alpha in uncertain energy markets
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