A Perfect Storm Taking Shape Across The Indian Commodity Markets.
Physical commodities have traditionally been traded in bilateral over-the-counter (OTC) deals or through brokers. But these opaque OTC trades are set to be replaced by exchange-based trades in a bid to improve transparency for market participants and help increase market liquidity. The predominance of OTC trades opens the door to market manipulation – and the […]
Taking back control
One particular trend we’re seeing increasing activity in is that of emerging economies who produce specific commodities looking at ways to ‘reclaim’ some of the ‘value add’ that occurs around the commodities supply chain which today benefits the large, international infrastructure providers. Many commodities in emerging economies are produced (mined, grown, etc.) locally and yet […]
3 Ideas to bounce around the rubber commodity market
With prices falling almost 70% in the last five years, the natural rubber market finds itself at a crossroads. There are a number of ways the market could turn, but one thing is certain – things can’t continue as they are. To help stabilise prices, the International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC) which represents the three […]
Unlocking the Rubber Economy
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Insight into LMEshield, an interview with Matthew Chamberlain.
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LME announces launch of LMEshield; first warehouse receipts issued
PRESS RELEASE The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces the successful launch of LMEshield, the new electronic warehouse receipt system for the global commodities market. The first receipt was issued by Henry Bath & Son Ltd on behalf of BNP Paribas Arbitrage SNC. LMEshield is a custody tool that issues and manages electronic receipts relating […]
LME deploys LMEshield 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 LME’s new LMEshield repository in regions along China’s ‘The Belt and Road’ routes. In collaboration with a broad group of warehouse operators, physical commodity traders and […]
Kynetix and Wisereach announce partnership
The two firms, leading suppliers of software and consulting services to exchanges, clearinghouses and the investment banking sector, are committing to provide joint product development & technology solutions to deliver business solutions including new service and contract launches as well as market improvements for participants in the global derivatives industry. This will leverage on the […]
London Metal Exchange and Kynetix partner to deliver a global commodity custody solution
This service will allow metal owners to lodge their warehouse receipts in a secure depository, with electronic transfer, pledging and administration functionality. The system will be hosted on Sentinel, the market-leading electronic custody solution provided by Kynetix, and will be underpinned by the LME’s longstanding expertise in authorising, coordinating and auditing a global metals warehousing […]