Commodities
111 white papers and resources
Below you will find a selection of commodities white papers covering the current issues and thinking by leading expert opinions and what to look out for in the future. Commodities are marketable goods such as raw materials or agricultural products that can be bought or sold on an open market. These commodities are usually used in the initial stages of the production process to create other goods or services. The sale and purchase of commodities are based on speculation, meaning economic and environmental factors play a key part in the purchasing and sale of commodities.
Russia goes global: key investor issues in Israel and UAE
This white paper summarises key findings of a recent conference that focused on Russia’s globalisation strategy. This conference highlighted how Russian companies adapt when moving into new regions, the issues they face and lessons that can be learnt.
How the right trade modelling platform can enhance performance and reduce risk
Modelling platforms are critical to a trading company’s risk management and decision making process. This white paper looks at the difficulties of effective trade model platform development and considers different solutions to overcome these difficulties.
Towards efficient benchmarks for infrastructure equity investments
The nature and investment profile of infrastructure assets and investment funds using infrastructure as an underlying asset are discussed. This white paper is designed to benefit the entire investment management community and help improve asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions.
Comparing First, Second and Third Generation Commodity Indices
The rising interest of institutional investors for commodities since the early 2000s prompted remarkable financial engineering in the commodity index space which is now in its third generation. This white paper reviews this evolution and gives an assessment of index performance.
"Who Sank the Boat?" Response to the Finance Watch paper "Investing Not Betting"
What implications does recent commodity price spikes have for European derivatives regulations? This white paper offers a fresh view on current thinking.
Shedding Light on Non-Financial Risks – a European Survey
This survey analyses the views of European fund industry professionals on non-financial risk and performance in a changing regulatory framework. It analyses the risks those in the industry face as a result of regulation and of their practices, assesses their importance and impact in terms of…
Taking on the developments and challenges of the UK power market
With more than 15 years of experience in energy trading in the UK, Derek Abernethy was appointed commercial director UK of APX-ENDEX in February this year. He discusses the developments of the UK power market and how APX-ENDEX is responding to these challenges by introducing new products and…
The year ahead in the energy markets
Baris Ertan, ETRM practice lead at The Structure Group, provides a consultant's outlook for 2012.
Asian commodity markets react to volatility
Volatility and anticipated quantitative easing have left commodity players struggling to make sense of the markets. Frederic Hervouet, head of commodity derivatives for Asia at BNP Paribas in Singapore, sheds light on what we can expect from Asian commodity markets.
Launch of a new exchange
APX-ENDEX is on the verge of launching the world’s first wood pellets exchange later this year. The company’s product manager, Sipke Veer, explains what motivated the development of the exchange and the benefits it will bring.