Margo Brock

Margo Brock, co-founder of Mercury Group who advises on marine logistics and war-risk insurance. Anton Posner, co-founder of Mercury Group and dry-cargo logistics specialist. They discuss which non-oil goods flow through the Strait of Hormuz. They explain surging war-risk premiums and who ends up paying. They cover crew safety, rerouting options, and how trade routes and costs shift under maritime chaos.

Anton Posner and Margo Brock from Mercury Group, experts in commodities collateral management, discuss the alarming rise of counterfeiting in the commodities market. They recount recent scandals where bags of stones were mistaken for nickel and painted rocks for copper. The duo delves into the historical roots of these issues, highlighting how complacency in long-term trading relationships can lead to fraud. They also emphasize the importance of rigorous audits and technological advancements to prevent future scandals, making the case for increased vigilance in the industry.