Introduction to the LME

This course offers you a solid introduction to the services provided by the London Metal Exchange. It provides an in-depth overview of operations, structure, products, trading terminology and procedures.

Duration: 1 Day

Who should attend

This course is suitable for you if you have little to no knowledge of the London Metal Exchange’s operations and want to learn how these services can add value to your business.

Benefits for you

This course will provide you with an understanding of the key services provided by the LME and demonstrate how these services can improve your organisation’s approach to price risk management. Both theoretical and practical skills developed at this course can be applied easily into the workplace.

Benefits for your organisation

Organisations will benefit from employees who have a clear understanding of how the LME operates and how its core services of pricing, hedging and delivery can benefit the company.

What will you learn?

• Learn the benefits of hedging against uncertainty in your physical transactions
• Become familiar with the LME’s prompt date structure and trading procedures
• Gain a full understanding of the LME’s unique market terminology
• Understand the benefits of the delivery process used by the LME
• Gain an understanding of the benefits of clearing and the role of LCH.Clearnet
• Learn about LME member firms and the role of a broker

Prerequisites

Course details

Please note that the visit to the LME will not be part of the programme when the course is delivered outside London and during LME Week.

Dates and Locations

Fees & Discounts

Please choose a date and location above to confirm course pricing.

Fees include all course materials, lunch and refreshments.

All registration fees must be paid prior to the event.

Please note that the dress code is smart casual.

All LME courses are delivered in English unless otherwise stated.

Prices are per delegate. Please note that VAT will be added to all the courses taking place in the UK.