PVM is the world's leading independent broker of oil instruments. The company was founded in 1971 and has the longest history as an international crude oil and products broker. Daily turnover averages in excess of 100 million barrels of OTC and oil futures. The group employs around 160 people globally, including 65 OTC brokers, 16 futures brokers, and 15 consultants.

The main companies within the group are:

• PVM Oil Associates Ltd. - London
• PVM Oil Futures Ltd. - London
• PVM Data Services GmbH. - Vienna
• PVM Oil Associates Pte. Ltd. - Singapore
• PVM Oil Associates Inc. - Hoboken, NJ & Houston
• PVM Futures Inc. - Hoboken, NJ

Staff are experts in their field with backgrounds in major oil companies, ship brokers and futures and financial houses.

PVM London publishes daily technical, fundamental and midday oil reports (the PVM Trader Pack) which are widely read and highly regarded by the trading community. More information can be found on the Reports Page.

PVM is a private concern, and all its owners are active employees of the company.

PVM Oil Associates Ltd and PVM Oil Futures Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.