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Fragmented Invoicing, Hidden Risk: Why European Energy Traders Need Interoperable eSM Now
Jens Bartenschlager: Apr 21, 2026 12:23:10 PM
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Jens Bartenschlager: Apr 21, 2026 12:23:10 PM
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Interoperability in Energy Trading: Open Letter to Energy Traders Europe and Equias
Fidectus: Mar 3, 2026 6:26:39 PM
Delivering Interoperability: An Open Letter to Energy Traders Europe and Equias B.V. Published: 3 March 2026 | Fidectus AG
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The Mechanics of Settlement Risk in OTC Energy Trading Markets
Jens Bartenschlager: Feb 4, 2026 3:58:01 PM
Settlement is the critical final stage of the trade lifecycle, where notional P&L becomes actual cash flow and physical title transfer. It is also...
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From M+20 to T+1: Why eSM Is the Missing Link in Accelerated Energy Settlement
Jens Bartenschlager: Feb 3, 2026 1:34:32 PM
This article is the second part of our eSM series exploring settlement risk in OTC energy markets. It focuses on operational readiness for faster...
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Why Settlement Risk Is Still the Biggest Blind Spot in OTC Energy Trading
Jens Bartenschlager: Feb 3, 2026 1:30:40 PM
This article is part of our a two-part series that provides a comprehensive analysis of the settlement risk landscape within OTC energy markets,...
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Confidence in automated outbound and inbound PDF confirmation matching: Why proven experience matters
Fidectus: Sep 23, 2025 10:20:51 PM
While others are just entering the outbound PDF confirmations space, Fidectus has years of proven experience helping energy traders manage their...
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The value of 10+ years at ETW: Insights, innovation and collaboration
Jens Bartenschlager: Sep 22, 2025 9:35:31 PM
This year marks more than a decade of attending Energy Trading Week (ETW) Europe for me personally, and my sixth year representing Fidectus as CEO....
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Reconnecting, listening, and learning: my return to ETW
Martin Teci: Sep 17, 2025 1:44:52 PM
After a few years away, I’m excited to return to Energy Trading Week in London, this time in a new role as Chief Operations and Product Officer at...
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Energy Trading Week Europe: Building Connections, Driving Innovation
This year will be my first time at Energy Trading Week (ETW) in London, and I couldn’t be more excited. ETW is a key moment in the energy trading...
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ETW Europe: Why It’s a Must-Attend and What I’m Excited For
Matthew Bush: Sep 3, 2025 9:31:58 AM
As we gear up for Energy Trading Week (ETW) Europe 2025, I find myself reflecting on just how much this event has evolved, and how integral it’s...
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America's AI Action Plan - Implications for European Energy Industry
Jens Bartenschlager: Jul 24, 2025 9:49:40 PM
Yesterday, July 23, 2025 the White House has unveiled "Winning the Race - America's AI Action Plan". The plan is framed as a national imperative to...
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Fidectus Summit 2025: Two Days of Innovation, Insights & Industry Connection
Fidectus: Jul 23, 2025 7:25:05 AM
In early June, Zurich’s iconic FIFA World Football Museum played host to the annual Fidectus Summit, where over 40 energy trading professionals,...
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Guarantees of Origin (GOs): Market Overview, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
At our recent Fidectus Summit in Zurich, we hosted a panel discussion focused on the evolving dynamics of the Guarantees of Origin (GO) market. In...