Platts
S&P/IHS Markit: OPIS Faces Spin-Off; Cappitech Beefs Up Regtech Frontline
Commonalities between the two firms' commodities pricing units bring them under regulatory scrutiny as they move closer to an acquisition deal. At the same time, it appears that IHS will lean into the regulatory reporting space.
Platts Advances API, Data Delivery Strategy for Digitizing Commodities Markets
The company is rolling out two new APIs centered on oil as part of a broader push to bring commodities trading on par with cutting-edge equities markets.
S&P Global Market Intelligence Debuts Marketplace
The data provider has made its new data 'storefront' available after revealing plans to do so earlier this year.
S&P Global Platts Taps Kensho's AI to Solve Commodities' Big Data Woes
Following initiatives with S&P Global Market Intelligence, Kensho Technologies is tackling new projects for sibling department S&P Global Platts.
People Moves: Refinitiv, State Street, DTCC, Liquidnet & More
A look at some the key "people moves" from last week, including Mike Hill (pictured), who joins Compliance.ai.
Platts Builds Blockchain Oil Supply Data Collection Network
The Blockchain network will capture and aggregate oil inventory data and distribute it to clients and the local regulator.
Updata Incorporates Platts Data into Analytics Workstation
The integration will allow Platts subscribers to view the vendor's data in Updata's Analytics workstation.
Platts Incorporates ICE Data into Gas Price Assessments
The new methodology will incorporate more data to strengthen Platts' benchmarks and increase price transparency.
ICE, Platts Expand Natural Gas Pricing Alliance
Platts officials say incorporating data from ICE will expand the percentage of natural gas markets reflected in its prices.
Platts, Cetip Ally for Brazil Derivatives Indexes
The indexes will allow market participants in Brazil to price OTC commodity derivatives contracts against S&P benchmark prices.
Platts to Buy Energy Analytics Provider PIRA
The acquisition, which is expected to close before the end of September, will accelerate the development of S&P Global Platts' commodities analysis offering.
Platts Debuts US Gulf LNG Price Assessment
Platts analysts say the product will bring transparency to an emerging spot market dominated by clauses that restrict trade.
Platts Debuts Monthly Mexico Energy Supply/Demand News Service
The service will provide key news, pricing and commentary for those involved in the Mexican commodities markets seeking to take advantage of the liberalization of the Mexican energy industry.
Opening Cross: Don’t Forget the Fundamentals
As we chase outright speed, we mustn't lose sight of the underlying data about a company that makes that speed so important.
Platts Pitches NGL Curves for Risk, Procurement Management
When paired with Platts Bentek's forecasts, the new forward curves will give a complete short- and long-term view of NGL price expectations.
Platts Buys Shipping Data Partner Commodity Flow
Before acquiring Commodity Flow, Platts distributed the vendor's data as part of its cFlow product.
Open Platform: 'Commodity Hardware'──Technology Ushers in a New Era for Commodities
New innovations in technology and data transparency have the potential to expand commodities markets by exposing more information.
2015 Year in Review: FICC Market Evolution Spawns New Low-Latency Data, Tech
Data consumers and vendors are seeking to apply strategies and technologies from equities to other markets.
Opening Cross: ‘Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads’
Even with the best tools, predicting the future can still be hit-or-miss.
Platts Creates Commodities Analytics Arm
The new division will combine tools created in-house with others resulting from acquisitions.
McGraw-Hill to Combine S&P CapIQ, SNL Assets, Shuffles Platts, Ratings Execs
The acquisition has also produced a series of changes to the vendor's executive leadership.