A Chat with the President of the Women in Shipping and Trading Association
Ahead of the Commodity Trading Week event, where CP partners up with WISTA, Maryana Yarmolenko Stober took the time to speak to us about women’s representation in the International trade and shipping sector and what will be the drivers to achieve more in that space.
Commodities and Politics: Is 2021 bringing more disruption than 2020?
A talk by Andrew Busch, Kona Haque, Swithun Still and Eddie Tofpik ED&F Man, Rolweg S.A. & ADM Investor Services International Ltd covering topics like:
• Trade wars: A status report
• The first effects of the Biden presidency on trading
• Export limitations in Russia: How are we coping?
CTILive! – What will the post COVID-19 supply chain look like?
What will the post-COVID-19 supply chain look like? Regionalisation, Digitalisation and automation,
and Decarbonisation. What will be the consequences of the current container crisis?
Does the new trade finance landscape favour the big players?
With major trade finance providers exiting the space, the trade finance landscape is changing a lot: Who are the new comers to commodity trade finance? What does it mean for the offer and its flexibility? Is trade finance now conditioned on ESG targets?
Full Webinar: The Future of Commodities Trading: Transforming Global Commodities Trade
In-depth analysis of the latest global commodity market digitalisation opportunities, with a focus on the global agri market and also specifically on the Brazil grains & oilseeds post-trade execution challenges.
What are the Mega Themes in Commodities Digitalisation by Ian Murrin
Energy and commodities markets pose complex challenges to digital transformation. To compete successfully, businesses need technology teams that develop thoughtful, well-considered strategies, deliver robust, well-structured IT infrastructure and ensure clean consistent data. But what does this entail in practice?
Digitalisation in commodities: Lessons learnt from 2020?
2020 has pointed out the inefficiencies around trading and supply chain management, and it was shown that the companies with the most digitised operations have been better off during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. So what exactly made a difference for them? What are the projects companies are rolling out now? What’s next in digitalisation for commodities?
The Future of Commodity Trading: Transforming Global Commodities Trade
Held in partnership with Covantis, this exclusive webinar focuses on the existing challenges, how the industry is addressing them through the blockchain-based Covantis platform – developed collaboratively by the world’s largest agri-traders – and the future opportunities for transformation.
The panel of experts analyse in-depth the latest global commodity market digitalisation opportunities, with a focus on the global Agri market and also specifically on the Brazil grains & oilseeds post-trade execution challenges.
Climate change: How can commodity trading catch up?
Organised in partnership with VAKT, this webinar explored the future of technology and potential solutions to some of the market challenges ahead.
Applying Artificial Intelligence to the Challenges of Physically Traded Commodities
A discussion on the actual value of Artificial Intelligence to businesses, Al update and usage in commodities, the process needed to embark on an Al project, and case study with Al in practice.
Bull vs Bear: What is commodity trading looking like in 2021 (and beyond)?
While some experts predict the re-birth of commodities, currently supported by rising prices in many commodities, others forecast a global recession. This session will bring the two visions to discuss to help you form your own opinion.
Whitepaper: Three trends to look out for in CTRM/CM for 2021
A whitepaper exploring the three trends to look out for in CTRM/CM for 2021
Climate change, digitalisation and risk mitigation – an interview with Vijay Charkavarthy
In this interview, we talked about risk mitigation plans, COVID-19 recovery, climate change, and digitalisation with Vijay Chakravarthy, Group Risk Officer at ED&F Man.
Carbon emissions, climate change and the future of air transport – a conversation with Michael Schneider
Michael Schneider – Assistant Director Aviation Environment at IATA (International Air Transport Association) – shared with us the current intiatives and plans of IATA in terms of carbon emission control and climate change actions, and his vision of the air transport sector in this very disrupted period.
CTRM Radio – a focus on climate change, carbon and C/TRMs
Our partners at ComTech advisory explore how climate and carbon might impact CTRM and CM software. Listen to this conversation with Peter C. Fusaro of Global Change Associates, David Kane, Partner with Baringa, and Bruce Tozer of Gen10 as they discuss the big issues and what the outcomes might be.
Lessons learnt in 2020 and future risk management trends – a conversation with Scott Wellcome
In this interview, Scott Wellcome, Director – Grains Risk Management at GoodMills Group, shared with us the lessons learnt from 2020, as well as his view of the future trends in risk management.
Introduction to ENTRADE® Unite, ENUIT®’s Commodity Management Solution – transparency for the road ahead
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation across commodity supply chains. Companies with legacy or no CTRM systems may now find themselves feeling left behind, suddenly forced to find better ways to get business done and bring the technology in quickly – or risk being left behind for good.
The Next Generation of Trading Companies: Getting the Basics Right
Organised in partnership with VAKT, this webinar explored the future of technology and potential solutions to some of the market challenges ahead.
Corruption in Commodity Trading
Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast went on strike last week in protest against the low prices they are currently being offered for their crop.
Reddit-onomics Impact on Commodity Trading
Watch our webinar to find out more about Reddit-onomics impact on commodity trading including *Market structures and potential failings *Current trends in markets: democratisation, virtualisation, speed *Focus on silver *Role of social media as a source of information, and reliability of information *Perception of hedge funds *Speed and strength of the narrative
Commodity Management for a Post-Covid World
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation across commodity supply chains. Companies with legacy or no CTRM systems may now find themselves feeling left behind, suddenly forced to find better ways to get business done and bring the technology in quickly – or risk being left behind for good.
Covantis Launches Transformational Blockchain Platform for Global Commodities Trade
Covantis Launches Transformational Blockchain Platform for Global Commodities Trade
Algos, Japan, digitalisation and more – an interview with Richard Everett
Richard Everett, COO of Trayport recently caught up with us to give his views on the major trends influencing energy markets – covering topics as diverse as Algos, Japan, digitalisation – and how Trayport will continue supporting the industry through this evolution
COVID-19 AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE EVENTS AND THEIR TRADING IMPACT
Recorded live at Energy Trading Week, our speakers explore the ever-changing world, including:
* Mar – June of this year have seen COVID-19 related stock market moves both up and down that are unprecedented – how have traders responded?
* With the impacts of the global crisis ongoing, how have traders weathered the storm, and what has changed for daily trading?
* How has this Black Swan event changed the trading workplace, and will remote working become the new normal for traders?
* The Decarbonisation, Deglobalisation and Digitalisation: Are these pre-COVID-19 trends still ranking high in the priority ladder?
* How could the new models of the workplace drive retail PPAs and a more consumer centric focus?
* What are the impacts on the momentum of the climate change discussion?
MODERATOR: PETER STYLES, Executive Vice Chair, Board, EFET
HARRY HUANG, Head of Trading, PETROCHINA
RICHARD EVERETT, Chief Operating Officer, TRAYPORT
A Conversation with Aitana Conca
We recently caught up with Aitana Conca, previously Global Head of Middle Desk and Contract Management for Cargill’s Ocean Transportation Division in Geneva, and now Director -EMEA for Chinsay.
China’s COVID-19 recovery, China-US relations and more – an interview with Priyanka Kishore
Priyanka Kishore, Head of India and South East Asia – Macro and Investor Services at Oxford Economics, shares with us her views on how China and the Asian countries are recovering from the pandemic, and the impact of the new US administration on the relationship between China and the US.
2021 brings big changes to the carbon market landscape
In this paper, our partners ZE explore the changes 2021 will bring to carbon markets including the impacts of new emissions trading systems, task forces and the new US administration.
Data management, strategy and analytics – a conversation with Cetin Karakus
In this interview Cetin Karakus, Global Head of Quantitative and Analytical Solutions at BP, addresses the trends in data management and analytics, as well what he sees as important investments to stay on top of your data strategy.
CTRMs, COVID-19 and more – an interview with Sonia Ghosh
We caught up with Sonia Ghosh, ETRM Specialist & Digital Ambassador at VARO Energy who shared their lessons learnt from the pandemic, her thoughts on CTRM landscape developments and innovation.
Cocoa economics
Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast went on strike last week in protest against the low prices they are currently being offered for their crop.
Interview with ZE: Top 3 pieces of advice to companies embarking on their digitalisation journey
Managing physical risks along the supply chain
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – hear from our panel as they explore: Keeping track of your cargos : What are the solutions?, How to increase transparency during the transportation and storage phases?, The non-negligible impact of weather during these operations: What are the tools to forecast?
Stress testing: the post-COVID-19 best practices
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – our panel discuss the best practices in stress testing post COVID-19.
Green transformation in metals trading – the perspective of the LME
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – CHRISTIAN MILDNER, Head of Corporate Sales – Physical Market Specialist at the LME gives us an update on the green transformation in metals trading.
System selection risk – multi-commodity system vs commodity specific system
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – find out about the risks associated with system selection and what to consider for your company, including: What’s more beneficial for a trading company?, Going for a provider that specialises in one commodity or going for a multi-commodity system provider?
Blockchain initiatives across the physically traded commodities
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020, hear from our panel as they discuss the factors that Blockchain success stories share and where it’s all going.
The future of ctrm 2: visionary use case study from the perspective of a challenger
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020, hear from the perspective of an expanding challenger CTRM provider – this case study will examine the thinking and plans on where the market is going, and how newer, more flexible models of CTRM can be applied to the market.
Tackling inefficiencies and the new operational risks
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – this session will look into technology obsolescence risk, human risk, as well as any source of inefficiencies and how to overcome them.
Everything you need to know about force majeure
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – JONATHAN WATERS, General Counsel, GAFTA takes us through everyting we need to know about Force Majeure.
From data silos to data lakes to data science: an industry success story
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020 – in this case study a leading commodity trading firm will showcase their company’s data journey; assessing what data management approach fits best, examining the technology tools available, then following the process through data discovery, selection, and provisioning, finally showcasing how to develop and optimise data ingestion and dispersal frameworks.
Why sustainability risk management should be on your top priority list
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – presentation by FEDERICA STRUMIA-MICHELINI, Head of Risk and Control at NESTE giving us her take on why sustainability risk management needs to be a top priority.
Secrets to a successful hedging strategy
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – this session explores how to align risk management strategy and hedge strategy with financial objectives.
Effectively managing risk with technology
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – In this case study, the presenter will share the key challenges Koch face with managing both financial and physical risks, look at how Brady’s technology solution helps to manage this risk effectively and finally identify what will be critical in Koch’s risk management solution moving forwards based on current market conditions and potential future impacts of COVID-19.
Enterprise risk management and risk appetite: OLAM’S way
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – in this case study, DEVEN CHITALIYA, Senior Vice President, Central Risk Office at OLAM INTERNATIONAL will walk the audience through how in his company they developed and implemented a robust risk monitoring and reporting framework across several dozens of risk events, risk types, business units and geographies over the last 3 years
Trends in CTRM
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020 – hear from DR GARY VASEY, Partner & Managing Director, COMTECH ADVISORY as he looks into the latest trends in CTRM
Developing a transformation roadmap: strategies & best practices post-pandemic
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020 – learn how to develop a transformation roadmap
Developing an effective systematic trading infrastructure
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020 – in this session, algo trading specialist Alexander Raguz will answer questions around: Infrastructure set-up, System selection, Data requirements, System security & Governance conundrum and more
The future of ctrm 1: visionary use case study from the perspective of industry leaders
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020, in this case study a technology leader from a leading incumbent CTRM provider will share what they are seeing as key future requirements from the market, and how they believe CTRM providers need to evolve to respond to this change.
The macroeconomic context for commodity trading
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – hear from LUKASZ BIELAK, Head of Financial and Market Risk at KGHM as he gives a presentation on understanding the bigger picture to better manage risks.
Sanctions and Commodity Trading – an interview with Eversheds-Sutherland
Ahead of ComRisk 2020, Monika Zejden-Erdmann – International Trade Laywer at Eversheds-Sutherland gave us her view on why sanctions have become so topical.
What it means to be a risk professional in such a transitional period
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – our panel take us through their thoughts on being a risk professional during times of change.
Where is data holding back progress to digitalisation, and how can we change this?
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020, the panel of industry experts take a look at: The ownership conundrum: Managing data from multiple internal and external owners and sources with different contractual agreements and entrenched approaches & the need for data format standardisation: industry wide initiatives and developing an internal standardisation approach.
Standardisation: the first building block of digitalisation
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020 – a discussion on the key initiatives taking place and how as an industry can we improve collaboration for the betterment of all.
Developing your digital capacities and achieving the digital transition
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – hear from our speakers as they explore: Top 3 priorities if you’re setting up your data centre, Getting the buy-in from the rest of the company, Transparency and constant communication, How do you review and change models?, Partners, employees’ skills: Who to work with and who to avoid, How to achieve integration of legacy technology and new tools like AI.
Understanding the regulatory landscape to avoid issues down the line
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – our panel discusses: MAR, MIFID, EMIR; the financial regulations that apply to commodity trading, Defining abuse, Bringing order in your own house, Putting the appropriate internal controls in place, Management oversight, Segregation of duties: Who’s doing what?, What can we learn from the cases in the financial sector?, Moving beyond trade and order surveillance
Sanctions: keeping up with them
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – MONIKA ZEJDEN-ERDMANN, Principal Associate at EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND gives a presentation on topics including: An overview of the current sanctions landscape, What are the most vulnerable parts of your supply chain? & Identifying red flags, and what to do next
Getting more from your CTRM systems
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – our panel discuss how to get more from your CTRM
RTM – Mitsubishi corporation’s metals and mineral resource trading arm
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – hear from VINEET KOHLI, President & CEO at MITSUBISHI CORPORATION RTM INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD as he takes us through their transformation journey with ENUIT as their trusted partner. He is also joined by GANESH NATARAJAN, Managing Director of Europe, ENUIT.
Deep space commodities: the future of commodity trading?
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – hear from TOM JAMES, CEO & CIO, TRADEFLOW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT as he explores how space might influence commodity trading in the future.
Counterparty risk: mitigating the mid-term to long-term impact of covid-19
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – our panel discuss topics including: Increased pressure to do business, What it means for credit department?, How is your due diligence process changing?
Applying artificial intelligence to the challenges of physically traded commodities
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020 – this session explores how AI can be applied, plus a case study about how it has been utilised.
Managing Currency Risk Efficiently
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – a two-part discussion addressing first the challenges of determining financing and functional currency, as well as best practices when it comes to managing the currency risks.
How can we make ctrm a business optimisation tool?
Recorded live at DigiCom 2020, our panel discuss: Exploring the move towards redefining CTRM systems as a driver and optimiser of the business rather than an after the fact accounting and reporting system, Intelligent CTRM initiatives – can AI and other technologies be used to allow the CTRM to drive users through workflow processes and operating intuitively, rather than being driven by user themselves?, Where can industry wide common standards and procedures be brought into the CTRM world?
IMO 2020: A few months in, feedback on how implementation went
Recorded live at ComRisk 2020 – hear from ROEL HOENDERS, Head of Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency, IMO as he gives us the latest on: What has been the strategy of the trading houses?, What have been the visible consequences of this new regulation? For the trading houses? For the markets?, What now?
COVID 19: How best to mitigate impact on the commodity trading business
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020, hear from our panel: Abhishek Jain, Sylvain Bettinelli, , Eddie Tofpik, Moderator: Irfana Malik
How is Roquette managing risk during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Benjamin Baptiste, Head of Risk Management and Data Science at Roquette, took some time out to chat with us ahead of his presentation at ComRisk 2020. Find out more about Roquette and how they are managing risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CTRMs in the era of remote work
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020 – hear from our panel: Ken Han, Federica Strumia-Michelini, Alexandre Pegoud, Moderator: Gary Vasey
Cyber Security in the time of COVID 19
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020 – hear from: Ed Abbey & Moderator: Eddie Tofpik
CTWOnline – Hedging in the face of an unprecedented event
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What gaps in commodity trading has the COVID 19 crisis highlighted?
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020 – hear from our speaker Jean-Marc Bonnefous, Managing Partner, Tellurian Capital.
Climate Change Risk: The new paradigm
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020 – hear from our speakers as they discuss approaches to climate change, both now during the pandemic and in the future
Challenges in food trading during COVID-19
Abhishek Jain, Chief Risk Officer at Export Trading Group took some time to share with us the biggest challenges they have encountered in the face of COVID-19
Agri-risk management during COVID-19
Deven Chitaliya is Senior Vice President & Global Head Credit at Olam in Singapore, where he is responsible for Credit and Counterparty Risk management across 12 agri-business platforms spread across more than 70 countries. He is also responsible for development and roll-out of company-wide Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Will your stress testing approach change following the COVID 19 outbreak?
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020 – hear from our panel: Scott Wellcome, Alexandre Pegoud, Moderator: Eddie Tofpik
Digitalisation in Commodities The steps you should be taking now
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020 – hear from our panel: Matthew Botell, Dr Georg Ritter, Irfana Malik, Group & Moderator: Andrew Glass.
Counterparty Risk: How is counterparty risk being affected by the recent outbreak?
Recorded live at Commodity Trading Week Online 2020 – hear from our panel as they discuss the effects of COVID-19 on counterparty risk.
How does Nibulon Manage Risk? An Interview with the Chief Risk Officer
Sylvain Bettinelli is Chief Risk Officer for Nibulon, the largest grain exporter from Ukraine. Founded in 1991, Nibulon owns 388 silos and over two million tonnes of grain storage, along with a network of 25 transshipment terminals and an export terminal in Mykolaiv. The company cultivates 82,000 ha of agricultural land in Ukraine.
Before joining Nibulon, Sylvain spent six years with Cargill and five years with Bunge.
A look into risk management at Goodmills Group
Scott Wellcome, Director – Grains Risk Management at Goodmills Group gives us an insight to the biggest challenges faced by risk professionals and the fundamentals of an efficient risk management framework
Developments in LNG trading
Director for the EMEA region at Hartree Partners at Hartree Partnets, Cyrus Dadachanji, shares their main priorities – plus his thoughts on how developments in LNG will impact the markets overall.
The top 3 overlooked Risk areas
Ahead of joining us at ComRisk 2019, Kim Benni, Global Head of Risk and Trading Technologies at Alvean, gave us his top 3 areas that risk professionals overlook.
Biggest risks at mining companies
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