Commodity Trading
Build metals/energy trading desk with auditable provenance and T+0–T+2 settlement via blockchain. Comprehensive physical + paper trading across copper, aluminium, nickel, oil products/LNG with optional RECs/carbon.
Trading Desk Performance
Real-time KPI dashboard with comprehensive trading metrics
Operating Model
Integrated physical and paper trading operations with blockchain-enabled settlement and comprehensive risk management framework.
Physical Trading
Direct commodity procurement with integrated inspection, warehousing, and freight coordination
Paper Trading
Financial derivatives and structured products for risk management and arbitrage opportunities
Blockchain Settlement
T+0 to T+2 settlement with auditable provenance through blockchain infrastructure
Risk Management
Comprehensive risk framework covering market, credit, liquidity, and operational exposures
Trading Scope
Comprehensive coverage across base metals, energy products, and environmental commodities with specialized settlement mechanisms.
Base Metals
Energy Products
Environmental
Precious Metals
Blockchain Settlement Layer
Revolutionary blockchain infrastructure enabling T+0 to T+2 settlement with complete audit trails, tokenized warehouse receipts, and real-time IoT integration for unprecedented transparency in commodity trading.
On-Chain Trade Documentation
Immutable smart contracts for trade execution, settlement terms, and compliance verification
Tokenized Warehouse Receipts
Digital representation of physical commodities enabling instant transfer and financing
IoT Seal Integration
Real-time cargo monitoring with tamper-evident seals and GPS tracking data
Oracle Price Feeds
Direct integration with LME/CME price data for automated settlement and mark-to-market
Technology Platform
Integrated technology stack covering ETRM, risk management, order management, and blockchain settlement with comprehensive compliance monitoring.
ETRM Platform
Energy Trading & Risk Management with real-time position monitoring
Risk Engine
Advanced risk analytics with VaR calculations and stress testing
OMS Integration
Order Management System with multi-venue execution capabilities
Blockchain Layer
Distributed ledger for trade documentation and settlement
Compliance & Risk Framework
Comprehensive regulatory compliance covering KYC/AML, sanctions screening, and international trade documentation standards.
KYC/AML
Enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring
Sanctions Screening
Real-time ABAC compliance monitoring
UCP 600/URC 522
Documentary credit compliance
Emissions Reporting
ESG compliance and carbon tracking
Risk Management Controls
Market Risk
- VaR limits with daily monitoring
- Futures/options hedging strategies
- Stress testing and scenario analysis
Operational Risk
- FOBO split controls
- 4-eyes verification process
- Automated margin call management
Implementation Roadmap
Phased deployment approach from trading desk setup to full-scale operations with comprehensive risk management and blockchain integration.
Phase 1: Trading Desk Setup
Establish trading infrastructure, credit lines, and core team recruitment
Phase 2: Pilot Operations
Execute 5-10 pilot cargoes with full blockchain integration
Phase 3: Route Expansion
Scale operations across multiple trade routes and commodity types
Partnership Network
Strategic partnerships across the entire commodity value chain ensuring seamless operations and risk mitigation.
Producers
Smelters
Banks
Brokers
Shipowners
Insurers
Warehouses
Inspectors
Commercial Model
Revenue Streams
- Spread/arbitrage opportunities
- Optionality and volatility capture
- Inventory financing income
- Blockchain settlement premiums
Risk Controls
- Capped margin call exposure
- Dynamic credit limit adjustment
- Automated stop-loss mechanisms
- Diversified counterparty exposure
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Partner with ChemKim to build a state-of-the-art commodity trading operation with blockchain settlement and comprehensive risk management.
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