UtiliPoint International is conducting research to examine the impacts of the recent and ongoing market shifts on companies participating in evolving commodity markets, particularly as they apply to the physical players in the market. Additionally, we’re looking at the impacts to the ETRM/CTRM software used to manage transactions in this volatile environment.

Based upon the early responses to our on-line survey, we’re getting some very good insight into a number of emerging issues around risk management, market liquidity, and credit risk management. While we’ve seen a number of terrific responses to date, we want to make sure to include as many firms and traders as possible to ensure the most accurate picture of this very important topic.

So, if you’re with a firm trading energy or commodities, we would really appreciate your taking our on-line survey. For your efforts, we’ll send you a management summary of the final report.

To participate in this survey, please simply click on the link below and complete the questions online. The process will likely take around 5 to 10 minutes. We sincerely appreciate your help in contributing to the industry’s understanding of this important topic.

And remember, all responses will be kept strictly confidential.

To begin taking the brief appraisal, simply click on the following web link: http://www.utilipoint.com/2/Commodities2008/

If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Reames in the U.S. at 713.917.6731 or preames@utilipoint.com; or Gary Vasey in Europe at +42 0533 433 822 or gvasey@utilipoint.com.