Derivatives Podcast

Will an oil price rally mean higher airfares? As people are looking to purchase flights home for Christmas, we of course notice that prices are drastically higher. Although this is a classic case of dynamic pricing, we also need to consider the role Brent plays in all of this, as there’s a clear sensitivity around $100 per barrel and $120 on the pr…

Hiring the right people is key to any business's success. In this special episode, Greg is joined by John Beckwith, the Chief People Officer of Onyx Capital Group, to discuss the importance of proper recruitment, building strong business foundations, and what makes a great leader. John and Greg explain the harsh realities that CEOs are met with, wh…

The Onyx Research team: Audrey, Martha and Vincent join CEO Greg Newman for a market update. Vincent discusses his first attendance to APPEC and the headlines that have since come out about trade houses and majors signalling bullish again after a lull this year. Which leaves us asking the question; what does Q4 hold? The LNG plant strikes in Austra…

This week Greg is joined by Audrey as they discuss Onyx's futures report, building momentum in the crude market, and how the media narrative could play in to this anticipated rally. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Audrey Byrne https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-byrne-a32009183/…

In this special episode, Greg speaks to English and New Zealand national boxing champion, Amy Andrew, about her life and career. Find Amy on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/amyandrewboxing/ Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/Oleh Greg Newman

Greg and the research team discuss the past week in LNG, share two trade ideas and provide some insight into Japan's energy markets. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vincent Wu https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu/ Audrey Byrne https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-byrne-a32…

Director of Brokerage, Harry, and podcast regular Ehsan join Greg this week. They discuss strength in Naphtha, how oil swaps contracts are interconnected and the media narrative around the latest oil rally. Watch on YouTube here to follow along with referenced visuals. https://youtu.be/7SYkggRDSys Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivati…

Joining Greg once again are Ehsan, Audrey and Vincent. The team review the Q2 financial reports for the big 6. And - a technical breakdown of how ETF flows interact with the oil market. Watch on YouTube here to follow along with visuals. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vin…

This week Greg is joined by Ehsan, Vincent & Audrey. What are the market mechanisms behind the recent rally in gasoline? And - what impact will the issuing of 100 new North Sea contracts have on production? Watch on YouTube here to follow along with referenced visuals. https://youtu.be/qA-1HOGjQ_Q Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivati…

Joining Greg this week are Mackenzie and Alec, senior brokers at Onyx Capital Group, as they share insights into their unique roles. Discover how the brokerage model is adapting to meet the needs of a new generation of traders and explore the value of information and expertise in a rapidly changing market. A must listen if you're curious about the …

Greg is joined by Martha, Vincent & Audrey for this episode. What does the future look like for OPEC+? And - what will the impact of China's diversification strategy mean for global oil trade? Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Martha Dowding https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-dowding-ab84801a6/ Vincent Wu https://www.linkedin.…

Onyx was co-founded in 2016 by Omar Kayaam and Greg Newman. After their success building and trading their own market-making desks at Mandara Capital, they left to start their own company with a view to capitalise on the rapidly evolving oil derivatives market. Seven years later - Onyx is the largest liquidity provider in oil derivatives, trading o…

Ehsan, Vincent & Audrey join Greg for this episode. On the agenda is the bullish momentum in Brent and Saudi Arabia’s decision to extend its voluntary cuts. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vincent Wu https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu/ Audrey Byrne https://www.linkedin…

The definitive book on financial oil markets is here! Greg speaks to performance expert and old friend James King about the release of his new book 'World of Oil Derivatives'. Greg talks about why he wrote the book and why now is the perfect time for a resource like this in the market. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ James K…

Ehsan & Vincent join Greg for this episode. The team touch on market influencers, value investing and why the oil derivatives market is going to present great opportunities for retail traders. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vincent Wu https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-w…

This week, Greg is joined by Audrey & Vincent. Audrey asks whether markets are ready to handle AI-generated images and why humans are so bad at spotting them. Vincent looks at what the bloc can do to 'Make OPEC great again' and the team discuss S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at highest levels since April '22. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oil…

In this episode the Onyx Research team react to the outcome of the latest OPEC+ meeting and the Saudi output pledge. Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vincent Wu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu-099816125/ Martha Dowding https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-dowding-ab84801a6/Oleh Greg Newman

In this episode Greg Newman and Vincent Wu discuss the market dynamics surrounding another potenital OPEC+ cut. Plus - insight into the genesis and growth of #WuFridays Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Vincent Wu https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu-099816125/Oleh Greg Newman

Greg Newman speaks to the Onyx Data team. Discover how the integration of data-driven strategies is revolutionising decision-making processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and fuelling innovation within the oil swaps landscape. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Adam Butler https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-butler-57629966/…

In this episode Greg Newman and the Onyx Research team discuss the resurgence in the markets. Plus - will OPEC cut again? Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Audrey Byrne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-byrne-a32009183/Oleh Greg Newman

On the agenda this week is the evolution of trading culture. Plus - how did we build our research team here at Onyx? And - how much recognition are financial flows getting in the derivatives market today? Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Vincent Wu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu-099816125/ Audrey Byrne: https://www.l…

This week; the team discusses BP's profits hitting $5B whilst shares slip on slowing buybacks. Plus - how much do we know about diesel and gasoline being smuggling out of Iran? And - is trading at all like gambling? Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vincent Wu: https://www.l…

In this episode Greg Newman and the Onyx Research team discuss Chinese fuel demand, weak refinery margins, and the natural gas market. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vincent Wu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu-099816125/ Audrey Byrne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/au…

Greg Newman is joined once again by the Onyx Research team. In this episode - the team discuss Just Stop Oil, the future of renewables and recession fears. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Vincent Wu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu-099816125/ Audrey Byrne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-byrne-a32009183/ Martha Dow…

We're back! Greg Newman is joined by the Research team in Onyx's brand new studios. In this episode - the team discuss OPEC+ cuts, the media's reaction and much more. Greg Newman https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilanalyst/ Vincent Wu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-wu-099816125/ Audrey Byrne…

The concept of accountability of the credit scoring decision maker assisted by algorithms responds to the morphogenic nature of regulation. We argue that an effective concept of accountability ought to respond to the regulatory objectives of distributive justice and the reconfiguration of the right to privacy of financial consumers. The interdepend…

En este episodio explicamos las características de los Derivados de Crédito, haciendo referencia particular a los elementos comunes de los Credit Default Swaps o CDS.

En este episodio explicaremos los aspectos fundamentales de los productos financieros híbridos, siendo los más conocidos los ‘contingent convertibles’ o CoCos.

Greenwashing is one of the most notorious risk of sustainable finance. In this episode we discuss how Sustainability-linked Derivatives SLDs might help to manage such risk.

This is the first of a series of podcasts on the upcoming book entitled ‘The Law of ESG Derivatives: Risk, Uncertainty, and Sustainable Finance’ Routledge, 2023. The dual focus of the book on the roles of financial derivatives for managing ESG risks on the one hand, and sociological perspectives of ESG risks and uncertainties on the other, makes it…

We start the new season with some new traders. Greg is joined by two of Onyx Commodities freshest recruits Tara Uttamaram & Pranav Menon. They discuss how to become a junior trader, the ways in which perceptions of trading in graduates has changed and the importance of succession. For those interested in a career in financial oil trading, this epis…

In this week’s podcast, Ehsan Massah, Analytics Associate at Onyx Advisory, returns. Greg and Ehsan take a detailed look at current market dynamics across products and look ahead to what could be some turbulence to come, as margin hedging flows come under pressure. You can find both Greg and Ehsan on LinkedIn. Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group…

What does it take to be a trader at Onyx? On this week’s episode of the podcast Greg is joined by co-founder of Onyx and Director of Trading, Omar Kayaam. They reflect on the Onyx journey, what qualities it takes to succeed in a trading environment and current market volatility. You can find both Greg and Omar on LinkedIn Greg Newman, Onyx Capital …

In this week’s episode, Greg speaks with Managing Partner of New Climate Ventures, Eric Rubenstein. The pair speak about the robustness of the carbon market in the face of economic volatility, the momentum created by consumer demand, and the reality of trading carbon. You can find both Greg and Eric on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CE…

In this week’s episode, Greg is joined by Erik Rakhou, co-author of ‘Touching Hydrogen Future’, a free to download book that presents a vision of Hydrogen’s potential in economies globally. They discuss the practical steps necessary to successfully integrate Hydrogen into energy markets. From transportation to price discovery. You can download the …

In this week’s episode, Greg explains the crisis around Russian oil and gas supply, the response from OPEC and why the upcoming changes to the Dated Brent contract are so significant. Find Greg on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/Oleh Greg Newman

In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Ehsan Massah, Analytics Associate at Onyx Advisory. You can find both Greg and Ehsan on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Ehsan Massah, Analytics Associate at Onyx https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oilanalystOleh Greg Newman

Season 4, Episode 5 Greg is joined by Bjarne Schieldrop. They discuss how a small move of the geopolitical needle can have massive ramifications on a huge bulk of potential supply in the market. You can find both Greg and Bjarne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjarneschieldrop/ Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.linkedin.com…

Season 4, Episode 4: In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Dr Bassam Fattouh, Director of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. They discuss the impact of potential loss of Russian oil supplies on the oil market, the Saudi response to the Iran deal and the urgency surrounding the North Sea Contract. You can find both Greg and Bassam on Linked…

Season 4, Episode 3: In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence. You can find both Greg and Mike on LinkedIn: Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcglone-a8442513/ Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/…

In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Citi Group's Ed Morse. They discuss Citi's view on oil markets, whether there will be a supply correction by Q1 and why his outlook for oil is slated towards the bearish side. You can find both Greg and Ed on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Edward M…

S4 E1 We're BACK! In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Jay Maroo, the lead Crude Analyst at Vortexa. They discuss Russia’s influence on global oil flows and the impact of potential sanctions. Plus - why is the North Sea physical market especially tight right now? You can find both Greg and Jay on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO …

Season 3 Episode 9 In this episode Greg is joined by Harry Campion, the director of Brokerage at Onyx Advisory. They discuss Harry’s path to broking, why he chose it and the future of the industry. Plus - what makes a good broker? Harry’s advice for young people getting into the industry. Harry joined Onyx Commodities at inception as a Senior Trade…

Season 3 Episode 8 In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Sarah-Jane Flaws, a Senior Associate at Onyx Advisory. Sarah-Jane gives the view from Onyx Insight and they discuss what’s going on in the early parts of this year. You can find both Greg and Sarah-Jane on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderiv…

Season 3 Episode 7 In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Manny, the head of Crude at Onyx. They discuss the flat price resurgence and the ins and outs of Dated Brent. Plus Manny explains why trader mentalities need to change when it comes to attitudes towards market participants; adapt or die. You can find both Greg and Manny on LinkedIn: Greg N…

Season 3, Episode 6 2021 is nearly over. Greg and Sarah-Jane discuss how traders have done and this year’s winners and losers. You can find both Greg and Sarah-Jane on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/oilderivatives/ Sarah-Jane Flaws, Senior Associate at Onyx Advisory https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane…

Season 3, Episode 5 In this week’s episode Greg is joined by Darina, the presenter of Flux Live to discuss Russia-Euro tensions and their impact on the gas market. Darina explains why traders can’t ignore the cryptocurrency market. Plus - Dr Yousef Alshammari, CEO of Cmarkits explains why he believes the oil market will be oversupplied in 2022. You…

Season 3, Episode 4 Oil, stock and even cryptocurrency markets were rattled after the World Health Organization on Friday declared Omicron a “variant of concern”. In today's podcast, Greg and Julian discuss Omicron, Brent sell-off and slipped disks. You can find both Greg and Julian on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx Capital Group’s CEO https://www.lin…

Season 3, Episode 3 With the recent volatility in the crude market and eyes on the OPEC+ meeting next week - Greg and Sarah-Jane discuss the Gulf Coast, refinery margins outlook and the associated oil swaps. Sarah-Jane gives her highlights from this week’s Onyx Insight Research. You can find both Greg and Sarah-Jane on LinkedIn: Greg Newman, Onyx C…

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