Natural Resources
Gastech 2023 in Summary
Aurex Group attended the landmark event in the energy industry’s calendar, Gastech 2023, hosting the world’s largest meeting place for the gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies industries. The four-day event hosted a record-breaking 40,000 attendees, including 4,000 delegates, and 750 exhibitors, from over 100 countries. Here are a few of our key takeaways…
Read MoreShare schemes and changing pay structures in commodities
Following record profitability in the commodities trading world, we have seen private trading companies such as Vitol and Trafigura announce bumper payouts to their staff via shareholder payouts. Vitol announced USD 2.5bn to be paid out to 450 top executives and traders for the first half of 2023, with Trafigura announcing similar figures for their…
Read MoreSingapore, UK, and US Non-Compete Clauses: A Comparative Analysis and Future Outlook
In recent years, non-compete clauses in employment contracts have sparked debates and policy changes across different jurisdictions. This thought piece examines the evolving views and legal frameworks surrounding non-compete clauses in Singapore, the UK, and the US. We aim to provide a structured comparison and highlight the likely outcomes of planned developments. Finally, we offer…
Read MoreAPAC Biofuels Landscape
With net-carbon neutrality targets at the front and center of governmental and institutional agendas, we have observed a growing demand for talent particularly within the ‘transitionary fuels’ arena namely Gas, LNG, and Biofuels. In this month’s newsletter, I will be sharing a few themes/observations as relates to the APAC Biofuels landscape. Trends in Asia…
Read MoreDubai Drawing Traders from More Mature Commodity Hubs
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a particular focus on Dubai, is fast becoming a prominent hub for commodities trading. Its strategic location between East and West, combined with efforts to diversify its economy, has positioned the UAE as a key player in the global commodities market. With robust policies supporting commodities trading and favourable…
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