Banks
Liquidity concerns still haunt Ficc
The cost of maintaining Ficc market-making operations outweigh the benefits for banks, leading to fears that a market event could have serious consequences
SunGard taps videogames to boost risk technology
Adaptiv Analytics engine integrates graphical processing power so that banks can cope with an increasing number of sophisticated products by running faster and more frequent risk calculations
The secrets of successful energy trading firms
The energy trading world has seen various companies come and go over the years, including utilities, commodity trading houses and banks. Some of those firms have proven to be phenomenally profitable, while others have not. What is the recipe for success?…
Poor collaboration leaves banks open to cyber threat
Following the latest security breach that targeted JP Morgan and several other banks this summer, US authorities have urged financial institutions to reinforce their security systems to prevent further attacks
Failure to improve culture will be punished – Dudley and Tarullo
Fed officials say banks that fail to improve culture will face regulatory sanctions, including the possibility of being ‘dramatically downsized and simplified’
Banks and investors see appeal of commodity finance
Despite the retreat of major global banks from commodities, commodity finance is nonetheless viewed as an attractive opportunity. But it is an area where banks face increased competition from trading houses. By Mark Nicholls
Banks consider sealed trading rooms to reform benchmark procedures
Traders executing fix orders are to be isolated from colleagues to prevent manipulation
Nothing new about bank commodity exits, history shows
The recent exodus of banks from the commodities business is not a first. Alexander Osipovich looks back at the turbulent history of banks quitting the commodity markets, only to come piling back in a short time later
Banks down, but not necessarily out, in commodities
Investment banks are making deep cuts in commodities, but they are not departing from the market entirely
Energy Risk unveils lifetime achievement award winners
Energy Risk has named the winners of its 20th Anniversary Lifetime Achievement Awards – a special one-off prize recognising 20 individuals who have contributed to the development of commodity trading and risk management
UK regulatory penalties to banks reach 'staggering' levels
Financial Conduct Authority imposes £421 million in fines on financial institutions in its first full year of operations
Banks tussle to join next generation of commodity dealers
Facing low volatility, a lack of trading opportunities and compliance headaches, major global investment banks are pulling back from commodities. But at the same time, a number of smaller and regional players are actively seeking to increase their…
Commodity trading houses have banks on the ropes: so what?
Commodity trading houses may well be the new market heavyweights. But contrary to arguments made by bankers, that isn’t necessarily a problem
Upstart banks betting on expansion in commodities
As banking industry’s top commodity players retreat, others are increasing their activity and growing their commodities business
Profile software readies market data mobile app
Athens-based technology provider Profile Software has launched a new mobile app, dubbed Plexus, which allows users to monitor real-time data and news on their iPhone and iPad devices.
UK bank reforms must focus on broader training, says Banking Standards Review author
Lambert's report likely to address training, standards and risk-taking
Banks welcome FCA focus on commodity trading houses
UK regulator right to question risk posed by commodity trading houses, bankers argue
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2014: Energy
The past 12 months were hard for energy dealers, with low volatility, poor liquidity and reduced levels of client activity, prompting some banks to retreat from the market, as reflected in this year’s rankings results. By Gillian Carr
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2014 – energy
The past 12 months proved tough for energy dealers, with low volatility, poor liquidity and sluggish levels of client activity. Given this, some banks decided to scale back their commitment to the market – a trend that is reflected in this year’s results…
Looking back: Are banks coming back into OTC energy derivatives?
Banks have often stepped in and out of the OTC energy derivatives market. In this article from August 2001, Energy Risk reports on banks upping their activity
Energy Risk Europe: Commodity derivatives rules flawed, says SEB’s Iwarson
Derivatives regulation will impede attempts by banks to compete and do lasting damage to European market, says founder of SEB’s commodity business