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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
Jens Bartenschlager: Apr 21, 2026 12:23:10 PM
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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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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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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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Interoperability in European Energy Markets
Jens Bartenschlager: May 9, 2025 12:04:55 PM
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
Jens Bartenschlager: Jan 8, 2025 1:39:59 PM
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
Jens Bartenschlager: Sep 1, 2024 11:56:24 PM
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,...