Abstract: A secure, open, independent, collaborative on-line platform is provided for trading assets, accessing capital, and managing information. The platform can support, for example, asset trading, provision of capital and risk management services, delivery of decision support tools, and applications for service subscribers in the oil and gas industry. The system can provide a secure infrastructure to facilitate sharing of information among oil and gas companies and financial institutions, resulting in a more efficient market for assets and asset-related financial products.