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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Credit & Market Risk in Commodity Transactions
DESCRIPTION:Register on the SRA Website\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The CTA Association is pleased to support the promotion of Bridging the Gap: Credit & Market Risk in Commodity Transactions\, a public flagship event organized by the Swiss Risk Association. \nTuesday\, 8 September 2026 | EY Geneva \nThe event will mark the official launch of the Swiss Risk Association’s new Romandie Commodity Trading Chapter\, a dedicated forum for professionals to exchange knowledge\, experience\, and best practices relating to risk management in physical commodity trading and associated markets. \nConnecting Banking and Commodity Trading Perspectives\nCommodity markets are increasingly affected by price volatility\, geopolitical disruption\, regulatory pressure\, liquidity constraints\, and counterparty exposure. \nBanks and commodity trading companies face many of the same underlying risks. However\, they may assess and manage those risks through different frameworks\, priorities\, and decision-making horizons. \nThis high-level discussion will bring together senior banking and commodity trading professionals to explore how credit risk and market risk interact in practice and how stronger communication can support more resilient decision-making. \nSpeakers and Discussion Topics\nSpeakers\nGoran KarimzadehDirector\, UBS \nVijay ChakravarthyChief Risk Officer\, Louis Dreyfus Company \nNicola JarvisSenior Vice President\, Risk Management\, Cargill \nModerator\nJosiane TistounetBoard Member\, WISTA Switzerland \nThe discussion will explore: \n\nCredit and counterparty risk in volatile commodity markets\nThe impact of geopolitical and market developments on credit frameworks\nLiquidity pressure\, collateral and margin requirements\nThe relationship between mark-to-market movements and counterparty stress\nThe effectiveness and limitations of current stress-testing practices\nDifferences between banking and commodity trading risk perspectives\nOpportunities for stronger coordination between banks and traders\n\nEvent Information and Registration\nDate: Tuesday\, 8 September 2026Doors open: 17:45Event programme: 18:00–20:30Venue: EY GenevaAddress: Place de Pont-Rouge 1\, 13th Floor\, 1212 Lancy\, GenevaFormat: Panel discussion\, audience Q&A\, and networking drinksParticipation: Free public eventOrganiser: Swiss Risk AssociationCTA involvement: Supporting organizations for event promotion \nAgenda\n17:45 – Doors open and name-tag collection18:00 – Welcome18:05 – Introduction and event presentation18:15 – Round-table discussion19:15 – Audience Q&A19:45 – Networking drinks20:30 – Event conclusion \nCTA members and professionals working in commodity trading\, trade finance\, banking\, credit\, market risk\, and related sectors are encouraged to register. \nRegistration is required\, and attendance is subject to venue capacity. \n			\n				Register on the SRA Website
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/bridging-the-gap-credit-market-risk-in-commodity-transactions/
LOCATION:Ernst & Young\, Place de Pont-Rouge 1\, 1212 Lancy
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SUMMARY:CTA Golf Trophy 2026 – Golf of Bonmont
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CTA Golf Trophy 2026 – Golf of Bonmont\n \nCTA is pleased to announce the return of the CTA Golf Trophy 2026\, hosted at the prestigious Golf & Country Club de Bonmont / Château de Bonmont. \nThis annual sporting and networking event brings together professionals from the commodity trading\, trade finance and shipping sectors for an enjoyable day of golf\, friendly competition and industry networking. \nParticipants can join the 18-hole tournament\, take part in a golf initiation session for beginners\, or attend the evening networking cocktail dinner. \nDate: 18/09/2026Venue: Golf & Country Club de Bonmont / Château de Bonmont \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nParticipants’ Fees\nCTA Golf Trophy – 18-hole Tournament\nCocktail dinner included\, with food and drinks. \nMembers – CHF 150For CTA Alumni / WISTA / Propeller Club Members \nStandard Price – CHF 180For professionals in commodity trading\, trade finance and shipping only \n\nGolf Initiation\nCocktail dinner included\, with food and drinks. \nMembers – CHF 100For CTA Alumni / WISTA / Propeller Club Members \nStandard Price – CHF 130For professionals in commodity trading\, trade finance and shipping only \n\nNetworking Cocktail Only\nFood and drinks included. \nMembers – CHF 50For CTA Alumni / WISTA / Propeller Club Members \nStandard Price – CHF 65For professionals in commodity trading\, trade finance and shipping only \n\nFor questions regarding the event or tournament rules\, please contact:golf@cta-association.com \n\nSponsors\nCTA Association is grateful to this year’s sponsors for their support: Trade Data Monitor LLC\, AlliA\, Eversheds Sutherland\, Lindoor Golf\, Royal Air Maroc\, SB Fiduciaire Sàrl\, AGEFI\, Nouvelle Agence Économique et Financière\, University of Geneva\, WISTA SWITZERLAND\, Propeller Club – Geneva \n			\n				REGISTER HERE
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/cta-golf-trophy-2026-golf-of-bonmont/
LOCATION:Golf & Country club de Bonmont / Château de Bonmont\, Rte de Bonmont 31\, Cheserex\, VD\, 1275\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:CTA Training x LSEG | Building Portfolios in Commodities Trading
DESCRIPTION:CTA Training x LSEG | Building Portfolios in Commodities Trading – Exclusive for CTA Members \nCTA is pleased to partner with LSEG for an exceptional\, practical training session designed for CTA members and alumni who are working in or seeking to deepen their understanding of commodities trading. \nHosted at the LSEG office in Geneva on 2nd October\, 2026\, this full-day program will explore how commodity-market fundamentals translate into portfolio construction\, risk-aware trade design\, and real-world execution. \nLed by experienced market practitioners\, the session will combine market insight\, applied case studies\, and peer discussion to help participants strengthen their practical trading perspective. \nEvent Details\nDate: 2nd October\, 2026Venue: LSEG Office\, GenevaFormat: Full-day\, in-person trainingAccess: CTA members and alumni onlyCapacity: 50 seatsRegistration: Waiting list first; selection requiredParticipation fee: CHF 95 for selected participants \n\nPlaces are limited. Applications will be reviewed to ensure a relevant and valuable learning environment for all participants. \n\nSpeakers and Contributors\nThe session will be led by: \n\nTaghi Taghi-zada\, Chief Trading Officer\, SOCAR Trading\nAlessandro Gelli\, Tanker Projects Broker\, BRS\nPaul Descheemaeker\, Head Marine & Trade Credit\, AlliA Switzerland\n\nAdditional speakers or contributors may be announced at a later stage. \nPreliminary Programme\n09:30 – 10:45Module 1: Oil & Gas Value Chain and Market Structure \n10:45 – 11:00Coffee Break \n11:00 – 12:15Module 2: Shipping \n12:15 – 13:30Lunch \n13:30 – 14:45Module 3: Petroleum Products & Petrochemicals \n14:45 – 15:00Coffee Break \n15:00 – 16:15Module 4: Operations\, Insurance and Risk Controls \n16:15 – 16:30Coffee Break \n16:30 – 18:00Capstone: Portfolio Blueprint Workshop \n18:00 – 18:30Certificate Award Ceremony \nThe program is subject to final confirmation. \nWaiting List\nCapacity is limited to 50 seats. \nCTA members and alumni are invited to save the date. A waiting list will be opened shortly. Selected participants will receive an invitation to confirm their place and purchase their ticket for CHF 95. \nHow to Apply\nThis training is reserved exclusively for CTA members and alumni\, including MAS\, DAS\, and CAS graduates. \nTo request a place\, please complete the registration form and include a brief motivation and background statement outlining: \n\nYour current role and commodity-market exposure\nYour learning objectives\nWhy this training is relevant to you at this stage of your career\n\nApplications are subject to approval. Approved participants will receive confirmation and further information regarding the participation fee. \nThe waiting list form will be shared shortly.
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/cta-training-x-lseg-building-portfolios-in-commodities-trading/
LOCATION:LSEG Office\, Geneva\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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