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Global markets, local knowledgeGlobal markets, local knowledge
The one thing I’ve come to realize having worked for Proco Commodities over the past 5 years is the real value that we offer our clients; not only through our niche product focus and subject matter expertise but also through our extensive global footprint.
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Five years of change in CommoditiesFive years of change in Commodities
I have been working within executive search for the past 15 years across Asia Pacific and the Americas region; with a specific focus on the commodity markets over the past 5 years. One of the biggest trends I have seen evolve in the North American market, is companies wanting to partner with subject matter experts when they are looking to hire, rather than engage non-industry specific search firms.
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Mexico: Lifting state commodities control opens up huge opportunitiesMexico: Lifting state commodities control opens up huge opportunities
When Mexico began the exciting process of deregulating its oil and gas industry in 2015 (after nearly 80 years of state control); it was inevitable that foreign investment would start flowing into Mexico.
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Petroleum in Colombia – peace boosts investmentPetroleum in Colombia – peace boosts investment
Colombia is Latin America’s fourth-largest economy when measured by gross domestic product, with its largest export being petroleum which accounts for approximately 45% of the country’s overseas sales.
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Soybeans in Argentina – political uncertainty shapes investment potentialSoybeans in Argentina – political uncertainty shapes investment potential
Chinese demand for soybean imports has grown for the last 13 years in a row, and Argentina, alongside the US and Brazil, is one of the world’s top three producers.
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Mining in Chile – it’s all about credibilityMining in Chile – it’s all about credibility
Chile is a country that is thriving in commodities, with the mining sector one of the main pillars of its economy. There is a lot of hiring going on, as the Chilean government strongly supports foreign investment into the sector, having modified its mining industry laws and regulations to create a more favourable environment for overseas investors looking to develop opportunities.
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Welcome to Proco CommoditiesWelcome to Proco Commodities
It is nearly nine years since I started Commodity Search Partners in a small office in Brighton, near the seaside and with grand plans to go global.
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The Rise of the Career Analyst: Oil TradingThe Rise of the Career Analyst: Oil Trading
Gone are the days when forecasting oil prices rested solely on working out what the Saudis were going to do, requiring little more than a call to the Minister to establish if they would increase or decrease production.
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The commodity trader as financierThe commodity trader as financier
As regulatory requirements continue to drive banks back from funding the commodities industry, the relationship between financial institutions and commodity traders is changing.