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Trading on the LME
As a principal-to-principal market, the only organisations able to trade contracts on the LME are its member firms, of which there are various categories. LME members provide industry with access to the market and to the delivery mechanism.

Prospective users of the Exchange can be assured that they are dealing with professional, recognised and experienced trading firms who are fully regulated for the capital and conduct of their business. Regulation of the market is carried out by the LME while the UK’s Financial Services Authority is responsible for regulating the business of LME members.

Our Contracts
The LME's forward futures, options and TAPOs contracts allow industry participants to insure against price risk.
Ring trading times
Trading LME metals in the ring
Exchange Holidays
Exchange holidays
Fees, charges and levies
Trading platforms
The LME provides the flexibility of three trading platforms; which operate side-by-side
Trading Calendar
download the latest LME Trading Calendar detailing trading, prompt dates and exchange holidays.
Clearing
Throughout the London business day the LME's contracted clearing house, LCH.Clearnet is operating to clear LME contracts.
 
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