Understanding commodity markets with Campbell Faulkner (OTC Global Holdings)

Commodity markets are often misunderstood—opaque, complex, and heavily influenced by regulation, liquidity constraints, and global supply chains. But what role do interdealer brokers play in facilitating large-scale transactions and ensuring market stability?This week, Quentin Scrimshire is joined by Campbell Faulkner, Senior Vice President and Chief Data Analyst at OTC Global Holdings. With decades of experience in commodity trading, market structure, and risk management, Campbell shares his insights on the shifting role of interdealers, the impact of market regulation, and the trends shaping global energy and power trading.In this episode, Q and Campbell discuss:The role of interdealer brokers in facilitating large commodity transactions.How market liquidity, volatility, and regulation shape trading strategies.Why over-the-counter markets remain critical for managing risk in energy and commodities.The impact of electrification and data center growth on power markets.And Campbell’s contrarian take on the future of net-zero policies and energy infrastructure.About Campbell FaulknerCampbell Faulkner is the Senior Vice President and Chief Data Analyst at OTC Global Holdings, the world’s largest independent interdealer broker in commodities. With a background in market structure, quantitative modeling, and risk management, Campbell has been instrumental in developing analytics-driven solutions for energy and commodity trading.Over his career, he has worked closely with hedge funds, utilities, and oil majors, providing insights into market liquidity, volatility, and regulatory trends. Today, he leads the market data division at OTC Global Holdings, ensuring traders have the intelligence needed to navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape.