London Metal Exchange (LME)
Esma adviser says position limits to be published in Nov
Task force member warns of market “disorder” in tight window before Mifid II goes live
Interview: Can Matthew Chamberlain rescue the LME?
London Metal Exchange CEO identifies problems, awaits contract and fee structure revamp feedback
People: CFTC picks enforcement and legislative affairs chiefs
Other changes at Eni, Societe Generale, Danske Commodities, Glencore, Global Coal, Six plus more
People moves: UBS nabs Barclays’ former Asia equity head
Plus: new equity head for HSBC; ANZ adds rates strategist; Jones leaves LME; and others
People: Giancarlo makes new appointments at the CFTC
Recent changes at the CFTC, Ferc, Shell, LME, TriOptima, Blank Rome, Ice Clear Europe, Goldman and the DTCC
Base metals house of the year: BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas’s expansion into China’s base metal markets demonstrates commitment to the global commodities business
LME Clear ‘welcomes scrutiny’ of CCP risk management
Oversight from clearing members is good for central counterparties, says LME Clear CEO
Mifid II commodity rules agreed at 'last minute', officials say
Amid outcry, EU regulator suggests delaying capital rules for energy traders
China exchange growth signals move east in commodities trading
Growth in onshore futures market marks change in derivatives landscape
Metals house of the year: SG CIB
Barclays and Jefferies Bache deals highlight bank’s commitment to metals
Icap Energy’s Francis wrestles with regulatory change
New European energy and commodities head faces tough decisions
Iosco likely to act on commodity storage concerns
Regulator probe touches on controversy over warehouses and role of banks
Metals traders shun clearing due to Emir, says LME chief
Emir segregated accounts pushing firms to trade OTC, says Jones
LME eyes Asian growth while dealing with regulation
Garry Jones on China, warehouses, clearing and financial regulation
RMB settlement of LME commodities futures could impede market progress
Currency risk from weak yuan and restrictions on moving RMB offshore will deter investors
Development of LME Clear proves a test of mettle
A change of ownership and an evolving regulatory landscape have thrown up big challenges for the London Metal Exchange in its quest to clear its own trades. Trevor Spanner, the chief executive of LME Clear, speaks to Mark Pengelly about the project
Emir reporting deadline causes alarm among commodity traders
Commodity derivatives end-users hit hard by Emir reporting rules, say industry sources, especially smaller firms
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2014: Metals
Lustre for life?
Risk & Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2014 – metals
For metals, the past 12 months were marked by plummeting gold prices, directionless markets in base metals and heated rows over the London Metal Exchange’s warehousing system. Despite this, the top dealers and brokers in this year’s rankings are largely…
Bank physical commodity trading attacked in US Senate hearing
Physical trading by banks said to inflate commodity prices, increase systemic risk and threaten shortage of beer cans
Ferc chairman to step down
Glencore Xstrata poaches Morgan Stanley LNG team; CME Group adds former bank commodity head; Tullett Prebon hires Icap weather broker; LME chief executive resigns; SEB replaces commodity chief
Changing hats – July 2013
Changing hats – July 2013
Asia steel derivatives market struggling to compete with iron ore
Steeled for the fight
Changing hats – February 2013
Changing hats – February 2013