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The data mountain in REMIT II: why reporting complexity may become the bigger challenge

Martin Teci: Oct 2, 2026, 5:58:13 PM

Much of the market discussion around REMIT II has focused on reporting deadlines. But for many firms, the larger operational challenge may be...

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The AI Economy 2030: The End of Cognitive Primacy?

Jens Bartenschlager: Sep 9, 2026, 11:42:16 PM

Five findings from Economic Scenarios for Transformative AI (Korinek, Jones, Sacher, Cotter, McCrory) and what they mean for us as decision-makers in...

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eSM is a compliant e-invoicing format - whether you adopt or receive it

Jens Bartenschlager: Aug 28, 2026, 3:13:30 PM

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The REMIT II ‘’deadline paradox’’: why some OTC traders now have a clearer T+10 deadline

Martin Teci: Aug 6, 2026, 3:49:45 PM

Did you know that some bilateral OTC trades now have a clearer T+10 reporting deadline under REMIT II?

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Why post-trade automation is now critical in modern energy markets

Jens Bartenschlager: May 26, 2026, 8:49:01 PM

Post-trade automation in energy trading is the use of digital workflows, data standards and integrated platforms to manage confirmations,...

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REMIT II Becomes Operational on 29 April: What Market Participants Need to Know Now

Martin Teci: Apr 28, 2026, 10:58:40 AM

On April 9, 2026, the European Commission published the Implementing Regulation and Delegated Act under REMIT II. From April 29, 2026, these...

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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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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....