Agiblocks CTRM

Built by Agiboo, a firm started by experienced commodity trading professionals, Agiblocks CTRM is software for trade and risk management in physical commodities. It is aimed at producers, traders and procurers who want one system for the daily work of buying, selling and managing risk in physical commodities, and it is designed for people who trade for a living.

Built by commodity traders for commodity traders

According to the company, the idea behind Agiboo dates from a time when commodity trade and risk management software was affordable only for large companies. A group of experienced trading and risk professionals set out to build an alternative for small and medium-sized firms, shaped around the day-to-day needs of trading desks rather than around generic accounting logic.

Positions, settlements and four commodity models

The system is built around a position view, so a user can oversee the company's trading position on one screen. Financial settlements are linked to the accounting system, which keeps the financial picture accurate. Agiblocks includes features built for four specific commodities, and the company offers add-ons for further operations such as blending and processing, which it presents as answers to particular trade challenges.

Implementation, training and learning material

Agiboo supports customers with a team of commodity professionals who handle implementation, full support and training programmes, and who can help with any other assistance a client needs. Learning material includes video tutorials on the company's YouTube channel, a knowledge centre with further Agiblocks tutorials, and a product sheet that sets out the full range of features and functions.

Case studies on the company's website cover sugar traders and agricultural businesses that have adopted the software, and they describe how each firm put it to work. The company's own account is that it wants users to focus on the essence of their trading rather than on the software around it, and that the product is meant to simplify the daily practice of commodity trade professionals.