| Sector | Commodities |
| Sub-sector | Energy |
| Location | Japan |
Designed to increase customer choice and improve efficiency through greater competition, the reform reshaped how electricity can be bought, sold and managed.
One important development has been the growth of the exchange-based power futures market, which serves as an effective tool for pricing and counterparty credit risk management in power trading.1
Backed by the strength of Macquarie’s global reputation, the desk provides comprehensive risk management solutions and dedicated support to clients across Japan.
As a recognised global franchise, CGM’s Futures business can provide clients with opportunities and access to trade fuels and other commodities, in addition to Japan power, on international (overseas) futures exchanges. This is underpinned by Macquarie's ability to provide JPY margining, and meet regulatory reporting and reconciliation requirements. Clients also benefit from access to cleared exchange-traded futures contracts to hedge price risks associated with their underlying physical transactions.
Outcome
On the wholesale side, the team has been working with leading power generation companies in Japan, which play a key role in the country’s domestic energy supply and are also actively trading in global energy markets.
With comprehensive coverage across futures markets, CGM Japan Futures Sales is well placed to support clients’ evolving needs with tailored solutions, as well as continuing to contribute to the growth and development of the Japanese energy market.
Bringing together global expertise and a strong local presence, Macquarie has been investing in Japan for more than 25 years.
1. Managing Electricity Price Volatility Risk and the Importance of Electricity Futures, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, April 2025, https://eneken.ieej.or.jp/data/13200.pdf
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