5 Blockers for blockchain in commodities*
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]1. Legal certainty Much discussion has been had on the legality of digital versions of existing paper such as bills of lading and warehouse receipts. As an example, very few jurisdictions globally fully support the complete dematerialisation of paper. This is one of the reasons that the leading market infrastructure organisations employ a depository […]
A Perfect Storm Taking Shape Across The Indian Commodity Markets.
Physical commodities have traditionally been traded in bilateral over-the-counter (OTC) deals or through brokers. But these opaque OTC trades are set to be replaced by exchange-based trades in a bid to improve transparency for market participants and help increase market liquidity. The predominance of OTC trades opens the door to market manipulation – and the […]
Taking back control
One particular trend we’re seeing increasing activity in is that of emerging economies who produce specific commodities looking at ways to ‘reclaim’ some of the ‘value add’ that occurs around the commodities supply chain which today benefits the large, international infrastructure providers. Many commodities in emerging economies are produced (mined, grown, etc.) locally and yet […]
3 Ideas to bounce around the rubber commodity market
With prices falling almost 70% in the last five years, the natural rubber market finds itself at a crossroads. There are a number of ways the market could turn, but one thing is certain – things can’t continue as they are. To help stabilise prices, the International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC) which represents the three […]
The Six Benefits of Trading Physical Commodities on an Exchange
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1547735064642{margin-right: 15px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;background-image: url(https://kynetix.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/AdobeStock_109539265.jpg?id=718) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”540px”][vc_column_text] “Traditionally, many physical commodities are traded bilaterally Over The Counter (OTC) or using brokers to facilitate trades, whereas commodity financial instruments have been largely traded using exchanges.” [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ra_section_title style=”default” title=”Download the Whitepaper below:”][/ra_section_title][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Unlocking the Rubber Economy
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1547736176588{margin-right: 15px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;background-image: url(https://kynetix.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AdobeStock_85334746.jpg?id=707) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] “The natural rubber markets have been operating for a number of years based on mostly opaque bilateral relationships and relatively limited derivatives trading. “ [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”540px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ra_section_title style=”default” title=”Download the whitepaper below:”][/ra_section_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Improving Confidence in the Commodity Markets
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Kynetix announce commodity title transfer on blockchain using Sentinel
Sentinel, Kynetix’s flagship inventory management and physical delivery platform bridges the gap between the physical economy and the financial markets by creating electronic records of title, ownership and storage of commodities. This unlocks opportunities to streamline financing, collateral, settlement of derivatives contracts, post trade processes etc. We saw an opportunity to leverage blockchain’s inherent model […]
Kynetix launch Commodities Blockchain Consortium
The dinner, to be held at the historic Innholders Hall, will bring together key stakeholders within the Commodity trade lifecycle on the understanding that the greatest potential benefit of Blockchain technology is achieved through collaboration. Following a well-received white paper on 7 Ways Blockchain Technology Could Disrupt the Post-Trade Ecosystem by CEO Paul Smyth, Kynetix […]