The commodity trading and risk management (CTRM) strategy plays a pivotal role in navigating the complex landscape of commodity markets, especially in the wake of recent global events. With the surge in volatility due to geopolitical tensions and climate-related disruptions, organisations are increasingly turning to sophisticated CTRM strategies to mitigate risks and optimise their trading [...]
The European Union (EU) has proposed a law that would ban the sale of new cars and vans that run on petrol or diesel from 2035 onwards. This is part of the bloc's ambitious plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and fight climate change. But the law has faced opposition from some member states, [...]
Vienna, 20th March 2023 We are delighted and honoured to announce that ComFin Software has won the recognition as the "EU’s Acclaimed Provider of CTRM Solutions of the Year 2023" by The CIO Today. This prestigious award recognises our excellence and innovation in providing cost-competitive, full-featured trade administration and risk management software applications (categorised as [...]
When it comes to commodity trading, compliance is a crucial element. It involves staying abreast of and complying with various rules and regulations. Governments, exchanges, and other authorities may have their own set of rules and regulations. Given the complexity and diversity of the markets, products, contracts, and transactions involved in trading commodities, compliance can [...]
ComFin Software, a leading provider of software solutions for the commodities trading industry, is thrilled to announce that their flagship Comcore CTRM system has been featured in the latest edition of Gartner's "Market Guide for Energy Trading and Risk Management Systems". This recognition is a testament to the company's dedication to developing innovative software that [...]
Implementing a commodity trading and risk management (CTRM) software system into your company’s workflow can be daunting – especially if everyone at your company has grown accustomed to using legacy systems. But making use of powerful CTRM software is essential if you wish to streamline your operations. CTRM software can help you manage your commodity [...]
Mining products trading in Africa has been an important economic activity for many countries on the continent. Africa is a mineral-rich continent with vast reserves of various minerals, including gold, copper, and iron ore. The mining industry has been a key driver of economic growth in many African countries. In 2019, the Africa Mining Vision [...]
Solar energy is a renewable energy source that converts sunlight into electricity. Silicon is the main raw material used to produce solar panels, which also require small amounts of metals such as aluminum, copper, silver, and others. Production costs vary, but on average, it costs around $0.15 to $0.50 per watt to produce solar panels. [...]
Happy New Year 2023, Gong Xi Fa Cai! The Chinese New Year festival is observed by many civilizations worldwide, not simply those of Chinese descent. Families join together for this celebration to give and receive presents, clean their houses, and welcome spring. The team at ComFin Software wish you and your family a happy, peaceful, and [...]
As with all types of trading, commodity trading comes with inherent and unavoidable risks. Despite the intrinsic nature of these risks, you can take steps to manage and mitigate them – with the right tools. It may be tempting for you to turn to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to help you trade commodities; [...]
