INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Jens Bartenschlager

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The Mechanics of Settlement Risk in OTC Energy Trading Markets

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 the point at which traders face the greatest risk: the potential loss of the full value of a delivered...

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From M+20 to T+1: Why eSM Is the Missing Link in Accelerated Energy Settlement

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

This article is part of our a tw-part series that provides a comprehensive analysis of the settlement risk landscape within OTC energy markets,...

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The value of 10+ years at ETW: Insights, innovation and collaboration

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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America's AI Action Plan - Implications for European Energy Industry

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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Interoperability in European Energy Markets

In today’s fast-moving energy trading markets, one fact is undeniable: interoperability is not just important, it’s mission-critical.

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E-world Insights & Why Fidectus is Excited About the Future

As we approach E-world 2025, it's clear that this year's event will be a pivotal moment for businesses seeking to stay at the forefront of...

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Revolutionising Energy Trading: Technology and Community at ETW 2024

As someone who has attended Energy Trading Week (ETW) for the past 10 years, I’ve seen firsthand how this event has grown in scope and significance,...

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