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LME Nickel market latest
Given unprecedented movements in the nickel price, the LME has made a number of announcements.
Russian sanctions
The LME’s understanding of how recent US, UK and EU sanctions against Russia and disputed Ukrainian areas may affect the LME’s market.
Introduction to LME Cash-Settled Futures
Learn how cash-settled futures are priced, how to understand the forward curve, and how to use these contracts to manage price risk.
22 168 Independent Review Selection Oliver Wyman
Following the notification to the market of the LME and LME Clear’s (together the “LME Group”) intention to commission an Independent Review into events in the Nickel market leading up to the Nickel market suspension (LME Notice 22/099 and LME Clear Circular 22-022 dated 4 April 2022), the LME Group has been working to identify and select an experienced independent party. After a rigorous process, the LME Group confirms the appointment of independent management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman Limited (to be supported by its sister company, NERA UK Limited) (“Oliver Wyman”).
LMEpassport sustainability disclosures multiply as new certifications added
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is pleased to announce the introduction of a range of new certifications on its digital credentials register, LMEpassport, enabling more producers to report on a wider range of sustainability metrics – as demonstrated by the 17 new producers doing so today.
22 145 Consultation on OTC Position Reporting for all Physically Deliverable Metals & Accountability Levels for Reportable OTC Positions
The London Metal Exchange (“LME”) seeks the views of Members and other interested parties on the following proposals, which the LME believes will further enhance its visibility of OTC markets in the near term, in the interests of the market as a whole.
LME Asia Metals Seminar
The LME Asia Metals Seminar brings together some of the leading voices in the commodities industry from across the world. Hosted by HKEX, the annual seminar has become a must-attend event for business and industry leaders, analysts and market participants.
LME Metals Seminar 2022
LME Dinner 2022
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LMEpassport, a key component of the LME’s drive for a more sustainable future, is a new system that does away with paper certificates of analysis and provides the market with a new voluntary register of a metal’s sustainability credentials.
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