Here are some important facts from the latest press release (source: Press Release): 1  The tax-free spinoff of PayPal is expected to happen in the second half of 2015. 2  Both eBay and PayPal will have arm's length operating agreements to maintain certain synergies.
What we do. As one of the world's largest independent commodity trading houses Trafigura is at the forefront of our industry. We use market knowledge, logistics and global resources to move physical commodities where theyâre needed when theyâre needed.e are one of the worldâs largest independent traders by volume of oil and petroleum products. We buy, sell and move barrels more efficiently and invest in world-class assets that benefit end-users. We retain our edge by continually improving logistics, service and performance.
Trafigura was set up by Claude Dauphin and Eric de Turckheim. It split off from a group of companies managed by Marc Rich in 1993. Dauphin owns less than 20% of the company, with the rest owned by 500 senior staff.rafigura Beheer BV was established as a private group of companies in 1993 by six founding partners: Claude Dauphin, Eric de Turckheim, Graham Sharp, Antonio Cometti, Daniel Posen and Mark Crandall.