CRA experts discuss how the regulatory environment for commodity derivative markets is changing, with increased efforts to monitor and deter commodity price manipulation. The economics of manipulation is highlighted by examining the ongoing civil case CFTC vs. Arcadia Petroleum and Parnon Energy et al. The article also differentiates the impact of manipulation and speculation on commodity prices.
Puerto Rico may see higher utility rates after 1st Circ. ruling
Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) said it intends to introduce changes to the plan of adjustment to allow for payments to PREPA...