A new systemic financial risk management order is born, but looking at examples from the past can be a helpful exercise in preparing for unknown. Knowing the exact context of your risk is a real must, says Enrique Núñez-Escudero

Many traders are scratching their heads in anticipation of the next wave of financial prosperity. In the meantime, the rest have firmly buried their heads in the sand. Buy food commodities to guard against stagflation, says Pratima Desai

We have endured nearly two years of uncertainty after seismic shocks rocked markets to their foundations and threatened the stability of nations. As the financial turmoil takes another twist, one wonders when the recovery will happen, and if gold is a solid performer

World Finance discovers a giant oil and gas exploration play right in Europe’s backyard

Times have never been better for experienced senior engineers and geologists in the oil and gas industry

by Natalie Dempster, Investment Research Manager, World Gold Council

Oil and exploration company Rocksource is scoring impressive successes through the development of a proprietary system of detecting hydrocarbon deposits that promises to significantly improve the odds of a find

High oil prices, and record volatility in the price, creates serious challenges for the global economy, which is why the World Bank is trying to find new ways to manage the unpredictable cost of oil

World Finance’s ‘Petroleum Company of the Year’ award has been named – and this highly prestigious, inaugural award goes to the Switzerland-based Manas Petroleum Corporation, which has made a huge impact on the power industry in a relatively brief time

Commodities are being consumed at an alarming rate. A revolution in investment thinking will be needed, says Mike Foster

As the gap between supply and demand threatens to push fuel prices higher, energy efficient strategies, exploration programmes and improved developments in synthetic oils could mitigate the impact

Last year marked a record year for gold. At $65bn, consumers and investors spent more money on gold around the world than ever before