Insights

Insights on ETRM, CTRM and energy markets.

Our thinking on trading systems, AI, risk management, market modelling and the forces shaping energy and commodity markets.

Metals Trading in 2026: Supply Shocks, Tariffs and Volatility, and How a Modern CTRM Helps
6 October 2026 · 8 min readMetals Trading in 2026: Supply Shocks, Tariffs and Volatility, and How a Modern CTRM HelpsRead the article
Is Your ETRM or CTRM Holding You Back? How AI Is Reshaping Trading Platforms
6 October 2026 · 9 min readIs Your ETRM or CTRM Holding You Back? How AI Is Reshaping Trading PlatformsRead the article
Why Power Prices Are Harder to Forecast, and Why Fundamental and Statistical Models Work Best Together
6 October 2026 · 8 min readWhy Power Prices Are Harder to Forecast, and Why Fundamental and Statistical Models Work Best TogetherRead the article
Geopolitical Risk Is Now a Core Market Driver: How to Adapt Your Trading and Risk Systems Quickly
6 October 2026 · 8 min readGeopolitical Risk Is Now a Core Market Driver: How to Adapt Your Trading and Risk Systems QuicklyRead the article
Battery Storage Revenue Stacking Explained
6 October 2026 · 6 min readBattery Storage Revenue Stacking ExplainedRead the article
How to Run an ETRM or CTRM Vendor Selection: A Practical Guide
6 October 2026 · 7 min readHow to Run an ETRM or CTRM Vendor Selection: A Practical GuideRead the article
ETRM vs CTRM: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
6 October 2026 · 6 min readETRM vs CTRM: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?Read the article
Shipping and Transportation: Navigating the Balance Between Efficiency and Sustainability
30 December 2024 · 3 min readShipping and Transportation: Navigating the Balance Between Efficiency and SustainabilityRead the article
Optimising Data Management in Energy Trading
20 September 2024 · 2 min readOptimising Data Management in Energy TradingRead the article
Beyond Spreadsheets: Why Integrated CTRM Solutions Are Essential for Modern Commodity Trading
21 August 2024 · 5 min readBeyond Spreadsheets: Why Integrated CTRM Solutions Are Essential for Modern Commodity TradingRead the article
Real-Time Trading in a Volatile World: Leveraging CTRM for Split-Second Decision Making
21 August 2024 · 5 min readReal-Time Trading in a Volatile World: Leveraging CTRM for Split-Second Decision MakingRead the article
Navigating the Regulatory Maze: How CTRM Systems Are Keeping Traders Compliant in a Changing Landscape
21 August 2024 · 5 min readNavigating the Regulatory Maze: How CTRM Systems Are Keeping Traders Compliant in a Changing LandscapeRead the article
The Future of Risk Management: How AI-Powered CTRM Solutions Are Revolutionizing Commodity Trading
21 August 2024 · 4 min readThe Future of Risk Management: How AI-Powered CTRM Solutions Are Revolutionizing Commodity TradingRead the article
Data is the New Gold
13 November 2023 · 3 min readData is the New GoldRead the article
Managing Metal Price Volatility with CTRM
27 July 2023 · 4 min readManaging Metal Price Volatility with CTRMRead the article
Harnessing Emerging Technologies in Energy and Commodity Trading
17 July 2023 · 3 min readHarnessing Emerging Technologies in Energy and Commodity TradingRead the article
Managing Counterparty Risk in Commodities Trading - A Delicate Balancing Act
17 July 2023 · 3 min readManaging Counterparty Risk in Commodities Trading - A Delicate Balancing ActRead the article
ETRM / CTRM Evolution: How Systems are Evolving to Meet Today's Market Needs
7 June 2023 · 2 min readETRM / CTRM Evolution: How Systems are Evolving to Meet Today's Market NeedsRead the article
Unveiling the Powerhouses of the Energy Transition: Battery Metals and Rare Earths
18 May 2023 · 3 min readUnveiling the Powerhouses of the Energy Transition: Battery Metals and Rare EarthsRead the article
Geopolitical Turmoil and Energy Market Dynamics: Shaping the Future of Gas and Energy Security
4 May 2023 · 2 min readGeopolitical Turmoil and Energy Market Dynamics: Shaping the Future of Gas and Energy SecurityRead the article
From Copper to Cobalt: The Critical Role of Metals in the Energy Transition
14 April 2023 · 3 min readFrom Copper to Cobalt: The Critical Role of Metals in the Energy TransitionRead the article
Navigating Extreme Volatility: The Role of Value at Risk in Commodity Risk Management
14 April 2023 · 4 min readNavigating Extreme Volatility: The Role of Value at Risk in Commodity Risk ManagementRead the article
Beyond Market Risk: Are Today's CTRM Systems Sufficient for Managing All Commodity Trading Risks?
14 April 2023 · 3 min readBeyond Market Risk: Are Today's CTRM Systems Sufficient for Managing All Commodity Trading Risks?Read the article
Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation in Energy Trading: The Strategic Approach
29 March 2023 · 2 min readUnlocking the Power of Digital Transformation in Energy Trading: The Strategic ApproachRead the article
Managing Credit Risk in Energy Trading: Challenges and Opportunities
6 March 2023 · 2 min readManaging Credit Risk in Energy Trading: Challenges and OpportunitiesRead the article
Streamlining Metals Trading Operations with Customized CTRM Solutions: Best Practices and Strategies
6 March 2023 · 2 min readStreamlining Metals Trading Operations with Customized CTRM Solutions: Best Practices and StrategiesRead the article
Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Grain Trading Industry: Insights for 2023
3 March 2023 · 3 min readNavigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Grain Trading Industry: Insights for 2023Read the article
Powering Up Profitability: How ETRMs Can Supercharge Energy Trading Companies
3 March 2023 · 2 min readPowering Up Profitability: How ETRMs Can Supercharge Energy Trading CompaniesRead the article
Navigating 2023: The Mining Sector Amidst Inflation, Geopolitical Risk, and ESG Concerns
3 March 2023 · 3 min readNavigating 2023: The Mining Sector Amidst Inflation, Geopolitical Risk, and ESG ConcernsRead the article
A new big technological wave is coming- Is your organisation prepared to surf it?
23 June 2021 · 5 min readA new big technological wave is coming- Is your organisation prepared to surf it?Read the article

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