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Commodity trading in the UAE

Christian Tabet, Senior Advisor at Energex Partners, tells HC Insider about the market trends we are seeing.

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Trading houses and funds up their game on decarbonisation

It is becoming clear that the results of 2020 will be difficult to repeat, particularly in the crude & fuel oil markets.

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Redefining excellence in commodity trading

HC Insider speaks to Karey Baum, Founder of Pegasus Commodities, to find out more about her team of former traders.

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Exclusive interview: Somruedee Chaimongkol, Chief Executive, Banpu

Somruedee Chaimongkol has been leading Thailand’s largest coal producer and power generator, Banpu, since 2015.

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The exploration of lithium brine in Mongolia

Canadian mining company ION Energy is on track to becoming a major player in the battery metals space.

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The energy transition’s impact on global markets and trading

Reuters Events Commodities launch whitepaper on the Energy transition’s impact on global markets and trading.

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The challenge of trade surveillance and market abuse

HC Insider explores how innovative technology is helping organisations to future proof their business.

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The future of trade surveillance

Surveillance is a key requirement for trading firms to improve risk detection and identify market abuse.

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Talent Trends in Plant Protein

Vegan and vegetarian consumers once made up most of the consumption of alternative protein.

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The impact of environmental concerns on the metals markets

Sustainability has become an increasingly important priority for many industries this year.

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The future of sustainable battery recycling

HC Insider speaks to ex-trader Nishchay Chadha, now CEO at US start-up ACE Green Recycling.

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Fuelling the future: the growing demand for biofuels trading talent

Energy majors and commodity traders are jostling to invest in carbon-neutral alternatives like biofuels.

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Retaining top talent with a family-oriented culture

Sarah Torpey, Global Head of Human Resources at Freepoint, explains how the company is encouraging diversity.

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The importance of commodity education

It is essential to prepare the next generation for lucrative employment opportunities across the commodity sectors.

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Changing the course of your career in commodities

Should commodity traders stay committed to one market for the duration of their career?

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Podcast

Hydrogen: hope, hype and thermodynamics with Paul Martin

Is the hydrogen economy more hype than hope?

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Navigating the Tanker Market with Richard Matthews

What drives the tanker market? What are the short- and long-term impacts of the pandemic?

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Crude Oil Trading: The hottest seat in the energy transition with Kurt Chapman

As we embark on energy transition, oil trading will not only become more crucial but more lucrative.

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The Power of Biogas with John Rose

Joining us to discuss is John Rose, Chief Commercial Officer for Asset Finance Partners.

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The Not-So Super-Cycle with Ivo Sarjanovic

Are we truly in a commodity super-cycle?

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Sourcing renewable power: buy, build or invest with Toby Stanway

Across the developed world, companies face the pressure to decarbonize by 2030.

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The Market for Carbon with Ariel Perez

Is carbon the ultimate commodity and is it mispriced?

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Special Episode: Is the tanker market on the road to recovery? A Reuters Events Webinar

Paul Chapman moderated a Reuters webinar on the state of the crude and products freight market.

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Abu Dhabi: the next global commodities hub with Mark Cutis

Our guest is Mark Cutis, CEO of ADGM authority, the body responsible for Abu Dhabi’s growth as a commodity powerhouse.

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Abu Dhabi: the next global commodities hub with Mark Cutis

The launch of the Murban Crude Oil Futures, Abu Dhabi has signaled more than a wish to price its own oil production.

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The New Merchants of Grain with Jonathan Kingsman

What differentiates agri trading from the other commodities?

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Betting on biofuels: a bridge to the future with Walter Cronin

Will renewable diesel overcome rising feedstock prices and the food for fuel debate?

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Trading Green Ammonia with Christophe Savi

Is ammonia a real contender in the energy transition?

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Energy Transition and Geopolitics with Daniel Yergin

Will battery metals become the crucial natural resource?

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Blockchain, Tokenization & Commodities Trading with Clint Nelsen

Blockchain has the power to revolutionize commodity trading by lowering transaction costs and boosting liquidity.

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Our Market Reviews provide you with valuable insights into the state of the global energy and commodities markets. Inside each Market Review you can expect to find the most up-to-date global market moves, special features and latest trends.

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