On the coexistence of on-exchange and OTC segments in commodity markets

Karina A. Ionkina and Aleksandr A. Kurdin
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Karina A. Ionkina: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Aleksandr A. Kurdin: HSE University, Moscow, Russia

Upravlenets, 2023, vol. 14, issue 5, 47-58

Abstract: The introduction of exchange trade in Russia is one of the ways to form a competitive commodity price that can act as a benchmark for the over-the-counter (OTC) segment. However, the exchange price may be subject to distortions, which may cause faults in antitrust law. Using the international commodity exchange experience, we aim to identify the risks of exchange trade arising amid the coexisting on-exchange and OTC segments. Methodologically, the paper relies on industrial organization theory and new institutional economics theory. In the research, the case study method was applied and data on the practices of commodity exchange introduced in different countries were used. As a result of the study, we have identified the risks of violating regulatory mechanisms in the market and of distorting effects on national markets, the risks in the areas of infrastructure restrictions and violations of antitrust laws, as well as the risks of price manipulation and distortion of exchange prices. We have proven that in the context of the coexistence of on-exchange and over-the-counter market segments, these risks can emerge even in cases of the successful development of global exchange trading.

Keywords: exchange trading; over-the-counter trading; market competition; antitrust law; infrastructure restrictions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D40 L40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.29141/2218-5003-2023-14-5-4

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