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Introduction to the LME
Day one of the LME Introductory Training Course is ideal for delegates looking for a solid introduction to the London Metal Exchange. The course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the LME, its operation, structure, products, services and trading procedures. This course naturally progresses onto day two, 'Introduction to Hedging with Futures'.

Introduction to Hedging with Futures
Day two of the LME Introductory Training Course is ideal for delegates with little or no knowledge of non-ferrous metals and plastics futures and the management of price risk on the LME. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basics of hedging with futures covering the market terminology, pricing, trading strategies and margining of LME futures contracts.

Introduction to Hedging with Options
This course is ideal for delegates looking for an intermediate level workshop on option theory and analysis. This intensive one-day course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of traded options. It introduces delegates to the terminology and characteristics of traded options, the principles of pricing and trading strategies. Topics include hedging with options, options pricing, options strategies and an introduction to options risk management.

LME Options Pricing and Trading Strategies
This course is designed to provide market users with a solid understanding of option pricing and the risk management of option positions. The course will cover both relative valuation, notably put – call parity, and absolute pricing methodologies, including the binomial approach and continuous time, Black – Scholes approach, and in particular how they can be adapted to value options traded on the LME market. The final day focuses on the practical applications of the theory introduced in the previous two days, and introduces more exotic option types commonly traded in the OTC metals market.

Understanding LME Data
This course is designed to provide market users with a solid understanding of the LME and its data. The course will include a breakdown of the LME's data products, sources and a visual overview of the data output. There will also be focus on the various report types and associated applications as well as additional learning opportunities via workshops.

LME Regulation and Compliance
As a result of increased demand from LME members and the financial community, the LME introduced the LME Regulation and Compliance training course. This one day course is designed to provide a solid overview of pre and post trade transparency, daily large position reporting, stock, warrants, lending guidance, matching and registration. It would suit delegates with little knowledge of LME Regulation and Compliance or those who require a refresher.

Introduction to Physical Trading and Warehousing
A comprehensive course to enhance knowledge of physical trading of metals. It provides an insight into the various steps of trading including bid/offers, contracts, shipping/warehousing, documentation and final payment. The course will consist of practical examples, case studies and workshops. Ideal for those involved in trading, supply chain, banking, shipping and warehousing and back office functions.

Risk Management for Metal Concentrates
The course is intended to promote understanding of physical trading as well as managing price risk of metal concentrates. It covers topics relating to pricing, T/C- R/Cs, penalties, assays, umpire methods, price participation, settlement and hedging.

Introduction to the LME and Regulation
This course is ideal for delegates looking for a solid introduction to the London Metal Exchange. The course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the LME, its operation, structure, products, services and trading procedures. It includes specific regulatory and compliance topics, such as pre and post trade transparency, daily large position reporting, stock, warrants, lending guidance, matching and registration.

Introduction to Hedging on the LME
This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basics of hedging with futures and options, covering the market terminology, pricing, trading strategies and margining of LME contracts. Topics include how to lock-in future selling and purchasing prices, causes and management of price volatility as well as different hedging strategies.

LME courses in South America

Introduction to Hedging with Futures
Coinciding with CESCO Week and as part of CRU's 7th World Copper Conference, The London Metal Exchange will be presenting its renowned training course over two afternoons on 9-10 April 2008 in Santiago, Chile. This course is ideal for delegates with little or no knowledge of non-ferrous metals futures and the management of price risk on the LME. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basics of hedging with futures, covering the market terminology, pricing, trading strategies and margining of LME futures contracts.

Introducción a la Cobertura con Contratos de Futuros
Coincidiendo con la Semana CESCO (Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería), y como parte de la VII Conferencia Mundial del Cobre organizada por CRU, la Bolsa de los Metales de Londres (LME) presentará su renombrado curso de formación durante las tardes del 9 y 10 de abril de 2008 en Santiago, Chile. Este curso es ideal para personas que tengan poco o ningún conocimiento acerca de los contratos de futuros de metales no ferrosos, así como de la gestión del riesgo de precios a través del LME. El objetivo de este curso es proporcionar un clara visión sobre los principios de la cobertura por medio de contratos de futuros, incluyendo terminología del mercado, fijación de precios, estrategias de comercio y márgenes de los contratos de futuros del LME.

 
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