Independent CTRM consultancy specialising in implementation, integration, analytics and reporting for commodity trading organisations. Built on deep industry knowledge from trading desks to back office.
MP CTRM Consulting brings together expertise from both sides of the desk — commodity trading professionals who have lived the commercial reality, and developers with deep experience building and extending CTRM platforms. This combination means we don't just understand what a system needs to do — we know how to make it do it.
Based in the UAE with direct coverage of DMCC, ADGM and regional commodity trading hubs. Most CTRM consultancies serve the region from Europe, India or Singapore — we are here, in the same time zone, available when you need us.
We are an independent CTRM consultancy and official ION Aspect partner, delivering implementations and integrations for commodity trading organisations across oil & refined products, coal, petrochemicals, fertilizers, agricultural and metals markets.
From initial scoping and gap analysis through to post-go-live support, we provide a complete range of services around CTRM platforms and the broader trading technology landscape.
Full lifecycle implementations of ION Aspect, from requirements gathering and business process mapping through system configuration, testing and go-live. We configure the platform to match your trading and risk workflows, not the other way around.
Integration of Aspect with ERP and accounting platforms via API, forward curve design and delivery, and management reporting using Power BI and other tools. We cover the full data pipeline — from trade capture through to P&L dashboards and decision-support reporting.
Integration between Aspect and voyage management systems, enabling seamless data flow across chartering, freight, cargo scheduling, laytime and demurrage calculation. Eliminates manual re-keying between your CTRM and maritime operations platforms.
Configuration and integration with clearing brokers and exchanges for derivatives position management, margin reporting and trade confirmation. Supporting CME, ICE and OTC clearing workflows within Aspect.
Bespoke development within the Aspect scripting framework to extend system functionality, automate workflows and build custom reports and interfaces. We have deep knowledge of the Aspect object model and scripting environment.
Ongoing support for existing Aspect installations, functional and technical training for operations and finance teams, and system health checks to identify optimisation opportunities in existing deployments.
As an official ION Aspect partner, we have direct access to product roadmaps, technical resources and specialist support channels. This ensures our clients benefit from the most current product knowledge and authoritative implementation guidance.
Our experience spans the full breadth of physical and financial commodity markets, with deep operational understanding across asset classes.
Physical cargo trading, refinery scheduling, price differentials and derivatives hedging across upstream, midstream and downstream.
Thermal and metallurgical coal trading, vessel scheduling, quality management and price index hedging across seaborne and domestic markets.
Feedstock procurement, product trading and risk management across olefins, aromatics, polymers and other downstream chemical markets.
Urea, ammonia, DAP, MOP and other nutrient trading including physical cargo, blending operations and exchange-traded derivatives.
Grains, oilseeds, softs and feed ingredients including physical merchandising, origination and exchange-traded hedging.
Base and precious metals trading, concentrate offtake, smelter tolling and LME/COMEX derivatives position management.
Every engagement starts with understanding your business, not your system. We bring structure and rigour to CTRM projects without unnecessary overhead.
We begin with a thorough review of your current state: business processes, data flows, integration points and pain points. This produces a clear gap analysis and project scope.
Configuration blueprints, integration architecture and data migration strategy are agreed before any build begins. Changes later cost more — we front-load the thinking.
System configuration, scripting, integration development and data migration are carried out iteratively with regular client review checkpoints.
Structured UAT with business users, parallel run support where appropriate, and sign-off against agreed acceptance criteria before go-live.
Hypercare support through go-live, knowledge transfer to your team and documentation of the delivered configuration for ongoing management.
Headquartered in the UAE, we provide on-the-ground support to DMCC and ADGM-based trading firms — a significant advantage over consultancies delivering from outside the region. We also serve clients across Europe, the US and Asia, on-site or remotely.
Whether you are evaluating a new CTRM implementation, need support with an existing installation, or are exploring integration, reporting or data options — we are based in the UAE and happy to meet in person or discuss your requirements remotely.