Examining the changing face of commodities

Covid 19 has led to unprecedented market volatility and changing consumer demands. This coupled with digital transformation, energy transition and an intense geopolitical landscape. 2021 changed the face of the industry forever.

A global shift toward environmental accountability, major technological disruptions and unexpected economic activity are all creating exciting opportunities and stark challenges for trading houses, investors, producers, traders, buyers and governments alike.

Having felt the disruptive impact of Covid-19, more commodities traders and their banks are taking proactive steps to adopt digitisation for their trade finance needs. Digital trade networks like Contour are driving this digital transformation through innovative solutions that improve working capital and reduce complexity. Furthermore, partnerships with digital post-trade management platforms in different verticals can provide seamless user experiences across business processes. This panel focuses on the energy and metals & mining industries with a use-case example.

BREXIT BREAFING:
Deal or No Deal?
Understanding the Essentials

15 Dec from 15.00 to 15.50 GMT

Almost four and a half years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, it is now reaching the end of the Brexit transition period. After marathon talks in London, Brussels and via Zoom, reality is finally biting and businesses need to be ready for what comes next. Since 2016, the FT’s leading journalists have broken stories on every part of the Brexit saga – from the fall in the value of the pound and the impact on business and supply chains to two general elections, the pressures on the devolved nations, the signing of the withdrawal agreement and trade talks.

Join us for an essential webinar, hosted by leading FT journalists, to understand in 50 minutes what a Deal or No Deal outcome will mean for you and your business as the clock ticks down to the new trading rules of 2021. Be part of an interactive discussion that will cover all the key areas impacted, including trade, tariffs, supply chains, the pound and the UK economy, food, farming, consumer goods, banking and finance, and more. 

DOWNSTREAM LEADERSHIP FORUM
Nov.19-20, 2020

4 Business Critical Themes Being Discussed by Industry Leaders

• Building a Resilient Business Model:

  The combination of a demand shock, supply glut & looming global recession is an unprecedented test for the entire industry. We will discuss how the industry can meet this challenge whilst building future business resilience through leveraging innovation, diversification, technology, restructuring, & new partnerships

• Embracing Sustainable Operations for a Net Zero Future:

  With the industry facing increasing accountability for ensuring operations are environmentally sound, circular and community focussed we will address the latest initiatives and opportunities to exceed expectations and lead the way for the next phase of development

• Creating Value in the New Normal:

  With existing value drivers encountering growing headwinds it has never been more vital to identify opportunities to continue to create value through the latest developments in integrated operations, application development, effective R&D and advanced generation fuels & products

• Unpicking the Economic Outlook:

  Up-to-date and unbiased information has never been so vital. Start to mitigate the risk of unpredictability and create a clear path to success with the most complete and comprehensive market outlooks the industry has to offer.

PREVIOUS EVENTS

COMMODITY TRADING SUMMIT
Nov. 9-10, 2020

Reuters Events have just announced their flagship Commodity Trading Summit (November 9-10, Online) with confirmed CEOs from Gunvor Group Ltd, Vitol and Mercuria Energy Trading S.A. 
The meeting will unite 5,000+ commodity stakeholders and host the most senior collection of decision makers from commodity producers, traders and consumers ever seen.
The summit will delve into four business critical themes:
- Market Drivers and Outlook: Macroeconomics, geopolitics, China and volatility
- Global Commodity Trade Outlooks: Agricultural, mining/metals and energy markets
- Commodity Trading in the Energy Transition: Government, corporate and investment initiatives driving change for commodities
- Trading Market Structure, Transparency and Regulation: Combat inefficiencies, enhance reputation, stay compliant and boost profitability

Key speakers include:
- Torbjörn Törnqvist, Chairman and CEO, Gunvor Group
- Russell Hardy, CEO, Vitol
- Marco Dunand, CEO, Mercuria Energy Trading
- Carol Howle, EVP, Trading and Shipping, BP
- Stuart Williams, President, ICE Futures Europe, Intercontinental Exchange
- Peter Reitz, Chief Executive Officer, EEX AG

COMMODITIES ASIA SUMMIT

2-3 Nov. 2020

Potential of Petrochemical Industry
in Kazakhstan

2nd Nov. 2020

COMMODITY TRADING WEEK
12-14 Oct. 2020

HOW IS THE TRADE OF METALS AND MINERALS EVOLVING
Sept. 3rd, 2020

The mining and metals industries have arguably fared better than many in recent months. Yet the longer term impacts of the energy outlook, disrupted trade flows and the global economy remain unclear.
That’s why, on Thursday 3 September at 3pm BST, Reuters Events are hosting a webinar to help you comprehend the market in 2020 and make decisions in the year ahead.
Expert speakers driving the discussion:
• Yang Liu, Head of China, SVP, London Metal Exchange
• Tom Brady, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities
Key discussion points, providing you with unrivalled market insights:
• Learn about the main challenges facing the metals and mining industry in today’s climate
• Discover the impacts of covid-19 on the market and which trends will continue into 2021
• Discuss China’s role in the metals trading market and understand the future outlook
• Hear which strategies mining and metals players are implementing to promote sustainability and profitability

WEBINAR
July 29th, 2020 at 1pm London Time

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• Jianbin Xiao Ph.D., VP & Head of Global Commodity Trading, Olam
• Scott Wellcome, Director Grain Risk Management Sourcing, GoodMills Group GmbH
• Anish Jain, Chief Treasury Officer at ETG

Takeaways:
• Learn about the state of the agricultural commodity market today
• Discover how the major agricultural commodity categories are being impacted in 2020
• Hear how agribusiness stakeholders are innovating to trade more efficiently and sustainably
• Discover how traders are adapting to the changing needs of the agricultural commodity producers and buyers

Webinar: How Resilient is the Energy Market Through Volatility?

Experts joining the live webinar panel:
Stuart Williams, President, ICE Futures Europe, Intercontinental Exchange
Alessandro Liberati, Global Head of Crude Oil Trading, BB Energy Trading
Nigel Scott, MD & Global Head Structured Trade & Commodity Finance Sumitomo Mitsui

WEBINAR
June 30th, 2020 from 13.15 to 14.00 CET

RUSSIAN ECONOMY
Opportunities & Challenges post-covid

CTA Advisory in partnership with the UCC

Union of Chambers of Commerce of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaïdjan, Belarus, Georgia, Kirghistan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan and Turkmenistan. www.unionchambers.ch

MACRO PERSPECTIVES :
Prof. Sergey Drobyshevsky,  Academic Director of the Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy and Head of Macroeconomic Research Centre at the Russian Academy for National Economy and Public Service, based in Moscow.

COMMODITY TRADING VIEW
Mr Mantas Paliulis, Head of Trading CIS at Gunvor Group, based in Geneva.

MODERATOR
Richard Watts, Director of HR Maritime and CTA Advisory Supervisory Committee member.

Reuters Event 24.06.2020 at 1pm London time

A View From the Top with Mercuria's CEO

Commodity traders are under pressure to undergo massive transformation. Unprecedented volatility, changing consumer and governmental demands, digital transformation and an intense geopolitical landscape are impacting every commodity stakeholder.

That’s why, on Wednesday June 24, Reuters Events are hosting a special live interview webinar “A View From the Top” - so that you can uncover how commodity CEOs are pivoting in 2020.

Joining the live webinar interview:

• Marco Dunand, CEO, Mercuria Energy Trading
• Dmitry Zhdannikov, Editor in Charge, Energy, EMEA, Reuters

Key discussion points, providing you with C-suite market insights:

• Understand how volatility is affecting the energy markets and learn how to respond effectively
• Discover the unique opportunities in commodities, in a covid-19 era
• Hear the energy sector outlook to help you map your future operational strategy.

26-28.05.20

Commodity Trading Week

with the participation of

our Supervisory Committee Member

Federica Strumia-Michelini

16.04.2020

WEBCAST hosted by KPMG

How to manage financial risks
to weather the storm?

With our Supervisory Committee Members
Pierre Gay & Samir Zreikat

CTA ADVISORY offers unique opportunities
to attend outstanding events & webinars covering
hot industy topics with high level experts.