Fastmarkets Risk Management Suite: From Commodity Volatility to Budget Certainty
Fastmarkets unveiled its Risk Management Suite, a cloud‑based platform designed to turn commodity price volatility into budgeting certainty. The solution delivers enterprise‑grade value‑at‑risk (VaR) analytics, leveraging the firm’s proprietary price data and IOSCO‑compliant benchmarks to give users a clear picture of exposure before trades are executed. The suite quantifies risk across a broad spectrum of assets—metals, forest products, agriculture and carbon—illustrated by a $10 million cobalt position that carries a 5 % monthly chance of a $1 million swing. By translating such scenarios into actionable metrics, the tool promises to safeguard profit margins and liquidity when market shocks occur. Marketing language urges firms to “stop budgeting in the dark,” positioning the platform as a boardroom‑ready dashboard that turns volatility into certainty. A live demo is offered to showcase how the analytics can be deployed in seconds, replacing guesswork with data‑driven risk limits. For commodity‑intensive companies, the suite could become a cornerstone of financial planning, enabling tighter risk controls, compliance with regulatory standards and more confident capital allocation.
Can You Prove It? A 60‑Second Traceability Check for Biofuels
The video highlights the growing necessity of traceability in the biofuels sector, positioning it as a prerequisite for market participation rather than a optional feature. Co‑founder Donnie Charles of Veraflux explains that the ability to verify a product’s origin and...
Copper, Chaos and Contrarian Thinking with David Lilley, Drakewood Capital Management
In this Fast Forward episode, David Lilley – a veteran of the copper trade and co‑CIO of Drakewood Capital – explains how the metal’s historic seven‑year feast‑famine cycles are intersecting with today’s geopolitical turmoil. He argues that the market is...
Why Spot-Settled Futures Contract Work
The video announces an industry‑first partnership between Norexco and FastMarkets to introduce spot‑settled futures contracts for the European pulp market. The collaboration aims to give producers and traders a more precise tool for hedging price risk in a sector traditionally...
European Pulp Spot Prices
The video announces Fast Markets' introduction of pure European spot price assessments for NBSK and BEK pulp, complementing its existing gross price benchmarks. These spot metrics are designed to reflect net market levels without incorporating contracted tonnage or any transactions...
Fastmarkets Forest Products
Fastmarkets Forest Products is the leading source of independent market intelligence for the global pulp, paper and packaging industry, as well as for lumber and wood products. Fastmarkets delivers benchmark prices and analytical depth that industry leaders rely on to navigate...
Decoding Carbon Markets: CORSIA Trends & 2026 Forecast with Josh Cowley
The video reviews the latest developments in the CORSIA carbon offset market and projects its trajectory through 2026, highlighting the first batch of CORSIA‑eligible credits and the regulatory environment shaping supply and demand. In November, more than 1.5 million credits were tagged...