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Counterparty Risk in Commodity Trading
A practical guide to counterparty risk, including role clarity, authority, documentation, payment exposure, broker chains, and red flags.
Overview
Commercial context
Counterparty risk is the risk that the party on the other side of a transaction cannot perform, lacks authority, misrepresents product access, fails to pay, fails to deliver, or creates exposure through weak procedures
In commodity trading, role clarity is essential
A buyer, seller, mandate, representative, trader, or broker each presents a different risk profile
Serious review should examine company history, authority, communication quality, documentation, product control, and payment structure
Long broker chains, vague roles, pressure tactics, and unclear product access are common warning signs.
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