Bonus Season 2023 – ‘the great retention’? (Bulk Edition)

​What people are talking about Macquarie posted another record annual profit on Friday, primarily driven by a strong performance from the CGM division, as more customers hedged against volatile energy markets. The Head of Commodities; Nick O’Kane was rewarded with compensation of USD 39 million, eclipsing that of the bank CEO. Chinese futures markets in…

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Changes in Commodities Financing and Demand for Talent

​What people are talking about ​ Aurex attended FHA 2023 and noted strong activity levels across the commodities, ingredients, and food sectors with significant representation amongst the milling and alternative proteins segments. Industry players share similar comments that though business is “tough”, it is mostly due to new entrants or competition from other firms. The…

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Bonus Season 2023 – ‘The Great Retention’?

​What people are talking about France’s Total Energies to Buy LNG from UAE’s Adnoc Gas Under $1 Billion Deal Adnoc Gas Plc, a listed subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., will provide the super-chilled fuel to the French firm under a three-year agreement running until 2025. World’s Top LNG Buyer Sees Risk of Another…

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Is Hydrogen the next big jobs creator?

​The global quest for clean energy is disrupting the fossil-fuel world order. Hydrogen is emerging as a key player in the global energy transition as countries target net zero emissions.And momentum is only getting stronger as hydrogen is adopted by governments as part of their national energy strategies. As a result, low-carbon hydrogen could account…

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LNG spot trading hiring back with renewed potency

​What People are talking about: China’s Taking Control of LNG as Global Demand Booms A rush by China to sign new long-term liquefied natural gas deals promises to give the nation even more control over the global market at a time when competition for cargo is booming. ​ China completes first yuan-settled LNG trade Chinese…

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