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The giants aren’t standing still. 🏗️⚡🔥 In July, Gunvor expanded into Japan, Vitol handed out $10.6bn to top execs, and a new player, Crucible Commodities Management, led by Gunvor and Millennium veterans, is gearing up to enter the arena with $750m at launch. Want the full lowdown on all the biggest moves, funding rounds, and events? Check out this month’s news roundup. #CommoditiesNews #BigMoves #CommoditiesTech #Funding

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Is data really democratised in commodities? Well, it’s a lot better than it used to be. Satellite imagery shows crop health in real time. AIS data tracks vessel movements across the globe. Weather APIs, emissions monitors, and pricing feeds are all accessible online. But here’s the catch: “To get access to the data that actually moves markets, you need to be able to pay for it. And that cost is not trivial.” – Kulwant S B. In our latest piece, we explore whether the industry is opening up or whether the cost of high-impact data is quietly locking smaller players out. #CommoditiesTrading #DataDemocracy #TradingTech

Quants in commodities often get this wrong... If you’re building models for commodities, don't start with the maths. Start with the people behind the trades. As Kulwant S B. explains, every commodity market trades differently because every trader approaches risk, price and flow in their own way. Some use complex models. Others keep it simple. That’s why models in commodities aren’t purely mathematical; they’re shaped by the humans using them. What works in FX or equities won’t necessarily work here. And the “perfect” model in one commodity might fall apart in another. If you're designing trading systems for this space, step away from the ivory tower. Sit with the traders. Understand the people. Then build.

🇨🇭 Last week we celebrated Swiss National Day in our office 🇨🇭 From Paprika crisps to Rivella and plenty of chocolate, we brought a taste of Switzerland to our London team. As well as celebrating Swiss culture (driven in no small part by our resident Swiss marketing ambassador), it was a chance to recognise the huge role Switzerland plays in the world of commodities. With its skilled workforce, strategic location, strong global reputation and political stability, Switzerland is home to over 500 active trading firms, including giants like Vitol, Trafigura, Glencore, Gunvor, and Mercuria. We hope all our Swiss connections had a fantastic day on the 1st. It was great to celebrate with you. How did you mark the occasion? #Switzerland #CommoditiesTrading #CommoditiesHub

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We're hiring for an AI Implementation Lead position in Geneva. Our client is looking for someone who can define and execute the AI strategy aligning with the research, data, infrastructure, and investing requirements. You'll join a smaller team where delivery and results are key. Check the job description linked in the comments 👇 #hiring #AIroles #tradingAI #commoditiesjobs

The best technologists in commodities are great at doing this one thing 👇 They know when to focus on strategic long-term priorities, and when to down tools to meet the immediate needs of the traders. As Kulwant S B. explains, building resilient platforms means investing in things like cloud security, penetration testing, and scalability, work that traders don’t always see, but feel when it fails. The hardest part? Balancing these two often conflicting priorities. Knowing when to push for speed, and when to pause and build properly, is what sets great technologists apart. #CommoditiesTrading #TradingTechnology #Commodities