Empowering hedging solutions for energy users.
At City Trading, we specialise in helping businesses navigate the complexities of financial risk. Whether it’s energy or foreign exchange (FX), we know that volatility can have a direct impact on profitability, planning, and long-term strategy. That’s where we come in.
We hedge energy for end-user clients. We hedge FX for end-user clients. And above all, we act as a boutique gateway to institutional pricing, giving you access to the same levels of market execution that large financial institutions enjoy — without the barriers.
A boutique approach
with institutional strength
Unlike large, impersonal firms, City Trading takes pride in being boutique. For our clients, this means direct access to senior expertise, tailored solutions, and the reassurance that every hedge we structure is designed specifically around your needs. Yet our size doesn’t limit our reach. We leverage decades of experience in the financial markets and established relationships with leading liquidity providers to deliver institutional pricing and execution capability.
This combination — boutique service with institutional strength — allows us to bridge the gap between end-user clients and the wholesale financial markets. It’s a space we know well, and one where we add real value.
Energy hedging
Energy costs remain one of the most significant input risks for many industries. Whether your business is exposed to power, natural gas, or fuel, unexpected price moves can materially impact your bottom line. City Trading helps you identify exposures, build a robust risk management strategy, and execute hedges at the most competitive levels available.
Our role is to simplify a complex market, protect you against adverse movements, and give you the stability you need to plan with confidence.
FX hedging
Currency volatility can erode profits, disrupt cash flows, and introduce uncertainty into cross-border trade. From simple forward contracts to more sophisticated structures, City Trading works with you to design solutions that are effective, transparent, and cost-efficient.
With access to best-in-class pricing in the global FX markets, we ensure that your hedging strategy not only protects you but does so on terms that maximise value.
Problem solving for large industry challenges
At City Trading, we thrive on tackling the tough problems. Over decades, our team has advised clients across multiple sectors, helping them overcome unique hedging challenges with innovative, pragmatic solutions.
If your industry faces a hedging issue that feels too complex or too large, we have the experience, relationships, and creativity to help.
Decades of market exerience:
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We’ve traded and advised through multiple market cycles, giving us perspective and discipline.
Boutique, client-focused service:
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We put your business at the centre of every solution we design.
Proven problem solvers:
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From standard risk management to bespoke industry challenges, we bring clarity to complexity.
Access to the best pricing:
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Our relationships with institutional counterparties mean you benefit from wholesale pricing and execution.
Why choose City Trading?
Jamie Macleod has spent nearly four decades building and leading businesses in the financial services sector. Over the course of his career, he has founded and grown multiple firms focused on bridging the gap between major financial institutions and the end users who rely on access to global markets.
With a deep understanding of how to deliver value at scale, Jamie and his teams have consistently enabled large businesses to benefit from wholesale market access and pricing efficiency. His track record reflects a unique ability to combine market insight, entrepreneurial drive, and client-focused execution.
