ETRM Mini-Series with CTRM Cubed

In this episode, the conversation centres on how increasing market volatility, regulatory complexity, and the diversification of traded products are reshaping the requirements placed on trading and risk management systems. The speakers explore why traditional, monolithic platforms often struggle to keep pace with these changes and how modern, cloud-native solutions are better suited to support today’s trading organisations.

Simon Piercy shares practical insights from his work with commodity trading firms of varying sizes, highlighting the importance of flexibility, speed of deployment, and ease of integration. The discussion touches on why modular architectures and open APIs are becoming essential, allowing companies to connect their ETRM/CTRM systems seamlessly with surrounding applications and data sources.

A key theme of the episode is the growing expectation that systems should empower users rather than constrain them. The speakers discuss how self-service configuration, intuitive user interfaces, and transparent cost models can significantly improve adoption and reduce operational overhead. As organisations look to modernise their technology stacks, the ability to scale usage up or down based on business needs is increasingly important.

Reflecting on CTRM Cubed’s approach and product offering, Simon Piercy explains:

“CTRM Cubed’s TradeCube platform is an innovative, cloud-native E/CTRM service, designed for rapid deployment, simple API integration, self-service management, unparalleled reliability and a first-class user experience. TradeCube operates a genuine SaaS model where you only pay for what you use.”

The discussion forms part of an ongoing educational podcast series focused on ETRM and CTRM technology, market structure, and best practices in energy and commodity trading. Through these conversations, listeners gain practical insight into how modern platforms are addressing today’s operational and strategic challenges.