Commodity Derivatives
39 white papers and resources
Commodity Derivatives
Investment Firms Regulation: Why K-factor complexity demands super-powered solutions
This paper discusses the complexities facing investments management firms as they tackle the new requirements of the Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) according to the Investment Firms Directive (IFD).
EDM client case study: Managing SRI-ESG data
This case study reveals how Mirabaud Asset Management is using IHS Markit’s Enterprise Data Management (EDM) platform to establish a strong foundation for the its long-term SRI-ESG (socially-responsible / environmental, social and governance investing) strategy. This includes empowering Mirabaud’s…
Eight red flags that indicate you need a better risk management approach
This whitepaper sheds light on key indicators that will guide you in identifying if your approach needs modifying to propel the organisation forward with fast and actionable insights to ensure you are delivering effective risk management.
SPAN-2: enhanced margining framework
SPAN has been the industry standard for margining for decades. In recent years, the demands on margin methodologies have increased due to the growth in the diversity and complexity of products and the greater need for portfolio and capital efficiency driven by regulatory change.
Next steps for MRM in South‑east Asia
Financial institutions across South‑east Asia face challenges assessing and measuring non-financial risks (NFRs) inherent in their business models, and are therefore concerned about regulatory scrutiny, transparency and the use of models within their businesses. SAS explores how financial…
Fair valuations - what lies beneath
This whitepaper focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing buy-side and sell-side firms when it comes to determining fair valuations for complex and thinly-traded securities like certain derivatives and fixed income instruments. It highlights the difficulties facing capital markets firms…
5 Reasons Commodity Businesses Lose Money
This e-book will explore the challenges and solutions associated with pre-trade analysis, trade hedging and risk analysis, supply chains, regulatory compliance and controls and oversight.
CES China 120 Futures - A Useful Offshore Hedging Tool For Cross-Border Investment
This white paper explores the tools needed to support cross-border stock investment in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The paper further provides a convenient and cost efficient offshore market tool for Mutual Market investment.
The Efficiency of Counterparty Netting in OTC Derivatives: How Clearing Solves the Uncleared Margin Puzzle
This white paper considers the margin efficiencies generated by counterparty netting within clearing and by using interest rate swaptions as a worked example, quantifies those margin efficiencies.
Dodd-Frank Position Limits: The Devil is in the Details
Commodity markets can be volatile, so end users routinely hedge the risk that prices will move against them and potentially eliminate some or all of their profit margin.At the same time, speculators with the expertise to spot trends are often willing to take on the risks that hedgers transfer to…