LME opens follow-up consultation on queue-based rent capping
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is today opening a two-week consultation to invite comments on possible anti-abuse provisions that would govern the application of the Exchangeâs proposed queue-based...
View ArticleLME introduces measures to grow options trading on exchange
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is taking steps to boost liquidity on its traded options market, increasing the transparency of data reporting and providing greater protection for participants placing...
View ArticleLME says âone-size-fits-allâ regulation wonât fit metals...
The risks in metals trading are different from those in the financial markets, and if European Union (EU) regulation is not tailored accordingly, we could see irreparable damage to the wider industry,...
View ArticleLME pledges support for Chinaâs âThe Belt and Roadâ initiative
The London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 October 2015 with a group of Chinese and UK financial institutions in support of Chinaâs âThe...
View ArticleHKEx proposes to build "London-Hong Kong Connect"
Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), HKFE Clearing Corporation Limited (HKCC), the London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear Limited (LME Clear), subsidiaries of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing...
View ArticleHKEx Announces Group Structure Changes in Preparation of New Strategic Plan
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today (Wednesday) changes to its Group structure as it prepares to launch and implement its strategic plan for 2016 to 2018, which will be...
View ArticleLME announces successful launch of ferrous and premium contracts
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces the successful launch of LME Aluminium Premiums, LME Steel Rebar and LME Steel Scrap, the first new contracts to be offered by the Exchange in more than...
View ArticleLME releases results of consultation on queue-based rent capping
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces its intention to introduce a cap on the rent that can be charged by an LME-approved warehouse for metal held in a delivery queue, and an increased...
View ArticleLME Clear demonstrates innovative approach with launch of new services
LME Clear, the clearing house for the London Metal Exchange (LME) market, today announces the successful launch of two new services: trade compression and the ability to post metals warrants as...
View ArticleHKEX rolls out its Strategic Plan 2016 2018
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today (Thursday) announced its Strategic Plan 2016-2018, outlining the development roadmap for HKEX and Hong Kong's financial markets.
View ArticleLondon Metal Exchange unveils new Ring
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today unveils the newly built Ring, the Exchangeâs open-outcry trading floor, after successfully relocating to 10 Finsbury Square in London on 1 February 2016.Â
View ArticleLME deploys Shield repository to support Belt and Road initiative
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces a strategic alliance with Henry Bath & Son Ltd, CMST Development Co Ltd and Mercuria Energy Trading to list warehouses for the LMEâs new LMEshield...
View ArticleGonzalo Cuadra to chair LME User Committee
The London Metal Exchange is pleased to announce the appointment of Gonzalo Cuadra as chairman of the LME User Committee.
View ArticleLME announces launch of LMEshield - first warehouse receipt issued
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces the successful launch of LMEshield, the new electronic warehouse receipt system for the global commodities market
View ArticleLME and LME Clear Boards appoint new independent director
The Boards of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear are pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Stuart as an independent non-executive director.
View ArticleLME Steel Scrap contract sees first voice-brokered trade
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces the first voice-brokered trade of its LME Steel Scrap contract. The trade was executed on 4 May 2016 by INTL FCStone Ltd of behalf of Stemcor.
View ArticleChile's President Bachelet formally opens LME and LME Clear offices
The London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear were pleased to welcome President of Chile Michelle Bachelet to 10 Finsbury Square today, where she officially declared the companiesâ new offices and...
View ArticleLME consults on caps for warehouse charges
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is today initiating a market-wide consultation proposing to control escalating warehousing costs by imposing caps on maximum charges.
View ArticleLME introduces package of measures to strengthen metals trading
Since its acquisition by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in 2012, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has been working with its members to evolve the market and strengthen its future success for...
View ArticleWorld Gold Council, LME and key market participants to launch LMEprecious
The World Gold Council and the London Metal Exchange (LME), together with Goldman Sachs, ICBC Standard Bank, Morgan Stanley, Natixis, OSTC and Societe Generale, today announce their intention to...
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