Environment-Renewables
TFS Energy launches Green Finance Division
TFS Energy has launched TFS Green Finance, which aims to provide clients with merchant banking and brokerage solutions for the environmental markets.
ICAP executes first US Compliance Carbon Allowance Trade
ICAP announced today that its energy and emissions arm has executed the first over-the-counter (OTC) compliance carbon allowance transaction in the United States.
S&P launches ESG India index
S&P, risk advisory firm Crisil and social and environmental research firm KLD Research and Analytics have launched the S&P ESG India Index, which comprises companies whose business strategies and performance demonstrate a high level commitment to meeting…
EEX and Eurex to launch CER futures in March
The carbon trading cooperation between European Energy Exchange (EEX) and Eurex will expand further with the imminent launch of futures contracts for certified emissions reduction (CER) credits.
Evolution Launches Freight Brokerage Division
Evolution Markets has launched a freight brokerage division, providing brokerage and structured transaction services to global ocean freight markets.
Less is more
Utilities are leading the chorus for greater energy efficiency in the US. But, as David Watkins discovers, their drive to secure profits while selling less power is proving to be a major regulatory challenge
The business of saying no
Rising energy prices have caused an upturn in demand response - or energy curtailment - in the last two years. Elisa Wood looks at how this is impacting power markets
The Big Interview: Tim Congdon
The founder of Lombard Street Research and respected economist discusses the precedent for last summer's crisis with Matthew Attwood, and explains how policymakers are damaging the market
John Prestbo, Dow Jones Index Oversight Committee
Index providers
Thirsting for water stocks
Underlyings
Waiting to turn green
Ulster Bank
Airing a new scheme
Emissions trading
A volatile blend
Special Report - Malaysia: Palm oil
Tullett Prebon brokers first physical fuel grade ethanol trade
Inter-dealer broker Tullett Prebon’s biofuel desk has completed its first trade in physical fuel grade ethanol.
NYSE Euronext and Caisse des Dépôts launch carbon exchange
NYSE Euronext and French state bank Caisse des Dépôts have announced the launch of Bluenext, an international exchange that will operate markets in carbon emission allowances and credits.
EC sets out phase III plans for EU ETS
The European Commission (EC) today outlined its plans to expand the scope of the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for the trading period of 2013 - 2020 (phase III).