Commodity and Energy Trading and Risk Management Resource Center
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information about solutions for commodity supply, trading, marketing and movement
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Commodity Solutions
Commodity XL Overview – The most advanced multi-market solution for commodity and enterprise risk management
Enterprise Risk Management Brochure – Manages the key areas of exposure – market risk, operational risk, counterparty credit risk and regulatory risk – on a single, tightly integrated platform
Commodity XL Strategic Planning and Procurement – A revolutionary market solution for the management, measurement, and analysis of supply and demand planning and operations
Commodity XL for Gas – This fact sheet features Commodity XL for Gas – Triple Point's next-generation transaction and risk management solution for the physical and derivative natural gas markets
Gas Scheduling "Visual Cockpit" – This fact sheet features the Gas Scheduling 'Visual Cockpit' – Triple Point's central control point that gives gas schedulers the required information to perform complex scheduling, displayed in real-time and on a single screen
Commodity XL for Power – Real-time solution for electricity trading
Commodity XL Xchange – Advanced integration module automates trade execution with Exchanges to optimize straight-through processing and mitigate operational risk
Commodity XL for Biofuels – Managing the new risks, market patterns and supply chain complexities in the rapidly escalating biofuels market
Management Dashboard – The interactive business intelligence module for executive decision making
PhysOps "Visual Cockpit" – The physical operations module for managing the logistical complexities of physical commodity movement
Technical Architecture – The most advanced, component-based, service oriented architecture (SOA) technology platform available
Treasury Management and Regulatory Compliance Solution Suite – Meet strict SOX, FAS 133, IAS 39, CICA 3865, AASB 139, SAS 133, FAS 157, IFRS 7 and FAS 161 requirements for testing, documentation and reporting
Commodity XL for Fair Value Disclosure – Meet FAS 157 and IFRS 7 requirements for defining, measuring and managing fair value level setting
Commodity XL for Hedge Accounting – Meet strict FAS 133, IAS 39, CICA 3865, AASB 139 and SAS 133 requirements for testing, documentation and reporting
Commodity XL for FAS 161 – Meet FAS 161 requirements for enhanced disclosures for derivatives and hedging activity
Credit Risk Management Solution Brief – An overview of credit analysis and operational tools to manage exposure, collateral and counterparty risk
Commodity XL for Credit Risk – Proactively measure, manage and mitigate counterparty risk
Commodity XL for Credit Scoring – Consistent, independent and auditable approach to counterparty evaluation and financial analysis
Commodity XL for Credit Analytics – Analyze your risk with scenario driven insights
Commodity XL for Contract Management – Maximize performance throughout the contract lifecycle and gain visibility into risks and opportunities
Commodity XL for Precious Metals – Effectively manage the enterprise and retail precious metal markets on a single platform
Consumer Products Solution Brief – An overview of how CP companies can benefit from systems used traditionally by global commodity and energy companies to effectively manage coverage and preserve profit margins
Commodity XL for Agriculture – Effectively manage the complete agriculture supply chain
Triple Point Chartering and VesselOps – An overview of Triple Point's leading solution for chartering, vessel operations, and freight risk management
MarketData Hub – Automated price and market data
Enerbility CM – Triple Point's real-time solution for confirmation matching in European energy markets
White Papers & Information Briefs
Refinery Solution Brief – Trading, risk management, logistics and compliance solutions for refiners
Power – Real-time Position Management – Discovering, estimating and valuing risk position in today's deregulated market
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance – An overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the systems and accountability required
SAP Partnership
Commodity Management Overview – Co-developed with SAP, a fully integrated, scalable, end-to-end solution for commodity sourcing, selling, trading and logistics
Commodity Management – Triple Point's SAP-endorsed business solution to effectively manage volatile commodities market
Analyst Reviews
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Energy Trading and Risk Management Platforms – This analyst review from Gartner discusses why Triple Point is positioned as a Leader in Energy Trading and Risk Management software solutions.
Raw Material Sourcing Strategies are Critical to Revenue and Profit Margins – This research report from AMR Research details the raw material sourcing challenges of 31 companies across five industries and reveals best-practice strategies and tactics that deliver winning results.
Triple Point Technology Acquires Softmar – This analyst note by AMR Research discusses how the acquisition of Softmar positions Triple Point to provide supply chains with a comprehensive platform to monitor the entire raw material, source-to-deliver process, including ocean freight.
Getting to the Bottom of the Credit Risk Issue – This technical briefing note from CommodityPoint defines what comprises a true credit risk solution and explains why a recent survey found Commodity XL for Credit Risk the overall market leader in credit risk solutions.
Triple Point's Treasury and Regulatory Compliance Solution Suite – This technical briefing note by CommodityPoint discusses how energy and commodities companies greatly benefit from applying hedge accounting and why Triple Point provides the market's leading solution.
Triple Point's Management Dashboard – This technical briefing note by CommodityPoint discusses why Triple Point's business intelligence module, Commodity XL Management Dashboard, is a major and timely innovation that provides executives with the insight they require to effectively manage their business.
Foundations of GRC: Commodity Risk Management – This white paper by Corporate Integrity™ discusses the pivotal role commodity risk management plays in an organization's GRC strategy and how Triple Point's Commodity XL™ solution delivers the required holistic and integrated view of commodity risk.
Seeking Total Risk Management Solutions In Today Commodity Markets – This white paper from CommodityPoint® discusses how Triple Point® is uniquely positioned to provide a fully-integrated enterprise risk management software solution as demanded by market conditions.
Changing Energy and Commodity Markets Create New ETRM Software Requirements – UtiliPoint examines the changing European energy and commodity markets, analyzes the impact to trading and risk management software necessities and reviews Triple Point's Commodity XL.
Natural Gas Trading & Risk Management Systems – UtiliPoint explores the benefits of having an advanced ETRM solution for natural gas marketing.
Evolving Power Markets – Opportunity and Challenge – UtiliPoint analyzes the evolving power markets and reviews why Triple Point is considered the leading ETRM solution.
Podcasts
Brief interviews with industry experts.
Sarbanes-Oxley – (10 minutes)
Mr. Michael Schwartz, Chief Marketing Officer, Triple Point Technology, Inc. provides an overview of the act and discusses how Commodity XL helps achieve compliance.
Triple Point Webinars
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Winning Raw Material Sourcing Strategies
Join Mickey North Rizza, Research Director at AMR/Gartner Research, as she shares the full results of new research on winning raw material sourcing strategies. She will reveal how market leading organizations use a mix of hedging, spot market buying and long-term contracts to secure profit margins and improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
Optimizing Confirmation Management
This webinar discusses how automating confirmation matching – both electronic and fax – dramatically reduces costs, eliminates manual errors and saves time. You will hear how leading European Power and Gas companies are replacing inefficient manual processes with STP – resulting in lower transactions costs, fewer information delays and reduced operational risk.
Triple Point's Commodity SL for SAP
Hear Felix Thoma, SAP's Director of Commodity Management, explain SAP and Triple Point's unique partnership, joint vision and the unbeatable value of our pre-integrated commodity management solution.
Executive Guide to Chartering and Vessel Operations
Hear today's must-have requirements for chartering and shipping operations. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how Softmar Chartering and VesselOps™ has helped over 60 companies improve fleet utilization, optimize chartering and make more informed decisions with up-to-the-minute shipping intelligence.
The Insider's Guide to ETRM
See first-hand why Gartner named Commodity XL a leader in ETRM solutions. Today's ETRM solutions must manage trading, logistics, risk and accounting on a single platform. Learn how Commodity XL delivers an integrated, real-time view of your financial position and risks – ultimately improving trading profitability and reducing risks.
Managing Credit Risk in a Post Crunch World
In the post crunch world you must take a holistic approach to counterparty credit risk that manages all aspects of credit risk with automation, accuracy and auditability. Join us for this webinar and demo to Discover the Five Cs of Credit – today's must-have requirements for enterprise credit risk management. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how an enterprise credit risk system will strengthen your cash flow, protect your liquidity and improve risk based decisions.
Statement 157 Implementation Issues – (120 minutes)
The Knowledge Congress has assembled a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators, including Triple Point treasury and regulatory compliance expert, Elie Zabal, to help understand Statement No. 157 and its impact on your firm and the broader market.
Hedge Accounting in a New Light: What do recent market announcements mean to me? – (55 minutes)
Hear David Johnson from Protiviti and Triple Point treasury and regulatory compliance expert, Elie Zabal, discuss the ramifications of recent FASB announcements. These experts will offer their interpretations of recent market changes and provide real-world suggestions to improve hedging strategies through new technology that has proved effective for other organizations.
Credit Risk Revolution: Why your liquidity might be in jeopardy – (58 minutes)
A key counterparty is downgraded. What is my exposure in real-time? In today's turbulent economy, immediate enterprise wide counterparty credit information is critical to protecting against potentially catastrophic losses. Complete visibility into your exposure has never been more vital. Leading commodity companies are now using sophisticated enterprise credit risk systems to reduce risk, improve liquidity, and increase efficiency.
Rebuilding Confidence in the New Era of Risk Management: Critical information on how to integrate market, credit, operational and regulatory risk – (54 minutes)
You have survived the current storm so far. Are you ready for the next one? More than ever, companies need a reliable view into the risks they face. This can only be achieved with a complete real-time picture of the business. In this webinar, Dr. Gary M. Vasey discusses UtiliPoint's recently released proprietary research on the "must-have" requirements for the new era of trading and risk management software.
Building a Bullet Proof Solution for Complex Derivative Accounting Regulations: Making the most of FAS 133, IAS 39, IFRS 7 & FAS 157 compliance – (58 minutes)
How can your organization tackle financial disclosure and enhance business performance at the same time? Discover how to arm your organization with the right tools to effectively reduce earnings volatility and maximize the effectiveness of your hedging strategies while complying with complex derivative accounting regulations.
Counterparty Credit Risk Management: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving in Today's Volatile Commodity Markets – (67 minutes)
Learn how leading companies are managing credit risk at a portfolio level and gaining the visibility to make more informed credit risk decisions during these turbulent times. Kim Detiveaux from Deloitte discusses leading credit trends based on a recent survey of 100+ energy companies. Also, you will see a demo of Commodity XL for Credit Risk, Triple Point's next generation credit risk software solution.
Where is the Renewable Market Heading? – (47 minutes)
Learn pertinent information regarding the renewable market from clean energy expert Peter Fusaro and hear how Triple Point Commodity XL for Biofuels™ has the functionality you need to thrive in today's marketplace.
Triple Point Commodity XL Management Dashboard – (45 minutes)
See why Triple Point Commodity XL Management Dashboard™ improves analysis and decision making and is the key to competitive advantage.
Triple Point Commodity Management – (1 hour)
See why the co-developed system from Triple Point and SAP is the premier commodity trading, risk management and logistics solution.
How to Choose the Best Trading, Risk Management and Scheduling System for Your Business – (1 hour)
This Webinar educates attendees on the types of solutions peer companies are implementing, allow attendees to delve into the core problems that need to be addressed and discuss the ROI of an end-to-end solution.
Triple Point Commodity XL 6.0 – Gain Competitive Advantage with the Most Advanced ETRM Solution – (1 hour)
Attendees are able to see why Commodity XL™ is considered by analysts to be the leading solution available.
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