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The membership structure of the LME
The LME has evolved a multi-tiered membership structure. The LME is open to all companies that meet the relevant criteria, as established by the Exchange's rules and regulations.

Scheme for the Issue of B Shares to Applicants for Membership of the London Metal Exchange
17 July 2007
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B Share Scheme arrangements to facilitate membership of the London Metal Exchange
11 March 2008
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The LME has 7 categories of membership - with categories 6 and 7 reserved for individual and honorary members.

Category 1 - Ring dealing
Category 1 members are entitled to trade in the ring during the ring trading sessions.
Category 3 - Associate trade clearing
Category 3 members may not issue client contracts nor may they trade in the ring.
Category 5 - Associate trade
Category 5 members have no trading rights except as clients.
Category 2 - Associate broker clearing
Category 2 members have all the privileges of ring dealing members except they may not trade in the ring.
Category 4 - Associate broker
Category 4 members may issue LME contracts but are not members of the clearing house.
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