In this fascinating conversation, Alasdair Were, Head of Environmental Markets at Abaxx Exchange, and Joe Raia, Chief Commercial Officer, dive into the complexities of carbon markets and the impact of the U.S. elections and COP29. They discuss the innovative environmental products needed for future market success and how new regulatory frameworks challenge traditional strategies. The duo also explores the intersection of technology and commodities trading, including how weather metrics are shaping risk management tools in the evolving energy landscape.

Joe Raia, CCO at Abaxx Exchange, discusses launching physically deliverable LNG and carbon futures contracts. They talk about building smarter markets, establishing clearinghouses, nurturing industry relationships, evolving energy markets, and using technology for collateral management.

Joe Raia, Chief Commercial Officer of Abaxx Commodities Futures Exchange and Clearinghouse, discusses building a new commodities exchange, futures contracts, and the investment case for LNG. They explore the importance of overseeing speculators in commodity markets and the need for a physically deliverable contract in the LNG market. Additionally, they discuss the value chain in the commodities market and the potential of using technology to improve collateral utilization.