Trading and Commodity Risk Management Policy
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A Strategic Approach to Trading and Commodity Risk Management
This risk policy is used by management of a commodity trading/marketing company to communicate overall risk strategies and oversight. It addresses the components of an effective commodity risk infrastructure and provides guidance in communicating overall risk governance, organization structure, and minimum standards for processes, controls and reporting.
This example is intended for general guidance in setting up a policy and includes sections on: governance and oversight; authorized products, instruments and markets; minimum process and control requirements; and reporting requirements.