In this episode we explore the evolution of data analytics and technology in oil markets, which gained considerable traction in the last 5 years.We are joined by co-Founder and CEO of Vortexa Fabio Kuhn

Onyx and the World of Oil Derivatives

Season 2 Episode 4: The Evolution of Data & Technology in Oil Derivatives w/ Fabio Kuhn at Vortexa

In this episode we explore commodity exchanges, counterparty risk and financialisaton of oil products post Dodd-Frank.We are joined by the Head of Oil Market Research for the Intercontinental Exchange, Michael Wittner, as we discuss  the evolution of the oil derivatives market with the introduction of cleared trading and how this has reduced counterparty risk. Already this has led to much greater access to trading oil derivatives, however we also look at how this may open up even further with the ever growing interest from retail money into financial markets.

Season 2 Episode 3: Commodity exchanges, counterparty risk and the financialisaton of oil products post Dodd-Frank with Mike Wittner at ICE

In this episode we explore the role of physical oil traders and how they supply crude and products around the globe, as well as their influence on the derivatives market.We are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Sparta Commodities, Felipe Elink Schuurman, as he shares his extensive experience and unique insights into the world of physical oil trading.

Season 2 Episode 2: The role of physical oil traders and their influence on derivatives with Felipe Elink Shuurman from Sparta Commodities

In our first episode we are joined by the Managing Partner of Audentia Capital, Chris Newman, to discuss Commodity Trade Finance and the Evolving Role of Investment Banks. Within this we explore the need for commodity trade financing in physical oil trading and how the previously dominant position of the banks has been eroded by the rise of cleared exchanges, increasing transparency and implementation of stricter regulations.

Season 2 Episode 1: Commodity Trade Finance and the Evolving Role of Investment Banks with Chris Newman from Audentia Global

We continue our mini-series this week with Head of Commercial Rich Rawlinson introducing Andreja our Head of HR, who talks about her trajectory and her experience in HR at Onyx.

Season 1: The People of Onyx – Andreja Plahuta – Head of HR

Onyx CEO Greg Newman and Head of Commercial Rich Rawlinson talk about Oil Hedging. Offering insight into why some companies are daunted by hedging, why hedging doesn’t have to be complicated, how to effectively mimic your physical exposure, choosing the right contract and why some companies that think they are hedging but are actually speculating. 

Season 1: 6 Things you may not have considered about oil hedging

As we start a new year, Onyx CEO Greg Newman, reviews 2019 and 6 of the major events which drove the oil price. In a year of multiple unplanned supply outages and fears over global growth due to the US China trade war, 2019 was not short of uncertainty and volatility.

Season 1: 6 Major Events that drove the oil price in 2019

This week we introduce Harry Campion (Partner and Head of US Grades), who talks about his experience at Onyx Commodities and in this industry. 

Season 1: The People of Onyx – Harry Campion – Partner and Head of US Grades

In this episode, Alex Clayton, Nathaniel Loo and Amarjit Bhati - Junior Traders at Onyx Capital Group; speak about their day to day experiences at Onyx.They cover different topics, in detail, from their own experience. If you ever wondered what the life of a Junior Trader is this podcast tell us the real truth. 

Season 1: Life as a Junior Trader at Onyx Commodities

In this podcast, CEO of Onyx Capital Group Greg Newman discusses speculative bubbles and how the oil swaps market is particularly susceptible to them. He goes on to site examples that have occurred recently, whilst introduces the danger of the vast speculative open interest that currently exists ahead of the IMO 2020 regulation change.

Season 1: Speculative Bubbles in the Oil Swaps Market

In this episode, CEO of Onyx Capital Group Greg Newman is joined by two traders from Onyx Commodities who have come through the Onyx Trader Development Program, Benedict Williams and Ahria Roushanbakhti. The team discuss together the emergence of severe dislocations in compliant and non-compliant fuel prices ahead of the shift in regulations for bunker fuel ahead of the IMO 2020 regulations, questioning the logic of the price action and the influence of derivatives on the physical market.They go into detail on the current choices for bunker end users from an economic perspective, the price the market is valuing depressurization and introduce the concept of purchasing power that is still in the hands of the end users.

Season 1: IMO 2020- Are we in the midst of a Speculative Bubble?

In this episode, Greg Newman (CEO of Onyx Capital Group) and Luke McDermott (Partner and Head of LPG desk at Onyx Commodities) speak about Luke's history and trajectory getting to where he is today; 40% of the Global Oil swaps market. Luke tells us what it takes to fully understand markets, how hard he worked to get where he is, how the barrel prices and Oil derivatives in general.

Season 1: The People of Onyx – Luke McDermott – Partner and Head of NGL’s

This is part of an informal, behind the scenes, mini-series around the people, products and culture at Onyx Advisory hosted by Head of Commercial, Rich Rawlinson. This week we introduce our Head of Hedging Solutions Jonnathan Shufflebotham, who talks about Risk/Invoice Management V Hedging and the differences between FX Hedging V Oil hedging. We also have a cameo from our US Intern Aaron who talks about his time at Onyx and the collaborative ways the Onyx team work together. 

The People of Onyx – Jonathan Shufflebotham – Head of Hedging and Insight

In this episode we look at the next step in hedging oil price exposure choosing the right contract. We introduce the concept of basis risk and liquidity or entering and exiting contracts with efficiency. We then move on to the need to work through time, product location, specification and finally execution to build the ultimate hedging solution.

Season 1: Hedging Solutions - Choosing the Right Contract

“At what point do you acknowledge exposure in your PnL?”Richard Rawlinson, Head of Commercial at Onyx Advisory demonstrates the 10 stage Onyx methodology following organisational processes from vendor sourcing, requisition order, approval, purchase order, good received, data capture, invoice matching, payment, tracking and finally, reconciliation. Remember - “If you are not hedging, you are speculating”.

Season 1: Hedging Solutions - Procure – To – Pay

An exciting new series of Financial Services Podcasts delivered by Onyx Capital Group - The worlds' largest oil derivative liquidity provider. Over the course of our series we will be discussing a variety of topics including how to hedge, working culture within Onyx and Insight into the oil market.

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Onyx and the World of Oil Derivatives

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