
Sustainability in commodity trading is crucial, focusing on ethical sourcing and reducing carbon footprints. Digital transformation, like blockchain, enhances efficiency, while geopolitical tensions and renewable energy transitions significantly impact the market.
Richard Williamson, CEO of Gen10, discusses with Ben Hillary the transformation of commodity trading into a complex arena focused on sustainability and environmental impact. He highlights the crucial role of digital solutions in ensuring compliance and adapting to diverse commodities, underscoring a shift towards a more accountable and technologically driven ...
While much of the trading organisation is now heavily digitised – operations and logistics are increasingly lagging behind, with many basic functions remaining heavily manual; leading to far higher risk and cost. In addition, valuable data and insights across the business interactions are not being captured and utilized. That said ...
Episode 1 features insights from a range of commodities industry leaders, including Rio Tinto, HSBC and Oriental Energy, as well as Contour; the leading platform for trade finance digitalisation, and explores shared learnings, common across commodities, as these organisations embraced innovation.
A framework for kickstarting internal discussions within your organization. Defining AI/ML projects – how are they different from a typical IT systems project.Business problems in commodities where AI can be applied. AI/ML to improve current processes versus creating value and competing better. Aligning leadership, data, legal/compliance and ensuring cultural readiness ...
Oil prices at highest level since 2008, jeopardizing post-pandemic recovery. Exploration of key drivers of crude and refined product pricing in 2022. Signposts to watch as summer driving season kicks in
Trends and impacts of data and digitalization. An overview of data tools and landscape from ingestion to advanced analytics. Developing a framework to manage data and ensure data governance: ensuring data integrity and transparency. Leveraging data analytics to make decisions across domains.
Growth of CTF FinTech and what we are seeing today. Evolution or revolution? What is truly most important to the traders and financiers? Impact on risk and capital treatment. High commodity prices, price volatility, liquidity…. How can the commodity finance industry can pro actively manage during these challenging times. Can ...
Developing a mix of trading technologies (CTRM, Trade Surveillance, Machine Learning, RPA) to ensure regulatory compliance? How do these technologies fit into an ESG strategy in regard to corporate governance?