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Hedging with Jorge #Episode 33: Understanding Credit Lines in OTC & LME Trading

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Credit lines play a crucial role in managing risk and ensuring smooth transactions in trading. In this episode, we explore the complexities of credit lines and compare their use in over-the-counter (OTC) trading to the London Metal Exchange (LME) clear. Why Do You Need Two Credit Lines? In metals trading, two types of credit lines […]


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Is CO2 Really the Enemy? A New Perspective for the Secondary ALuminium Industry

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For years, the conversation around carbon dioxide has been oversimplified. Governments and environmental organisations have labelled CO2 as the primary driver of climate change, implementing policies aiming at drastic reductions in emissions. While the urgency to address climate change is real, the broad-brush approach to carbon reduction often ignores nuance. This is more so for […]


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ALuminium in Construction: Application and Benefits

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Imagine a building that stands tall against time, resists corrosion, enhances energy efficiency and offers unmatched design flexibility. Sounds futuristic? It’s already here, thanks to aluminium! From sleek skyscrapers to sustainable homes, aluminium has become an essential element in modern construction. Its lightweight strength, versatility and eco-friendly nature make it a game-changer for architects and […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode 31: Understanding Variation Margins & Margin Calls

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Previously, we introduced the concept of initial margin—the amount you deposit before entering a trade. In this blog, we take things further with variation margin and its impact on your trading positions. What is the Variation Margin? Once you place a trade, the market price fluctuates throughout the day. Let’s break this down with an […]


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Innovation in ALuminium – Key to Sustainability

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When I begin to write this column, it is most important to understand and consider the far-reaching importance of why aluminium is considered the most promising metal. This is because to support and achieve the sustainable goals that India besides every other nation has made an objective. Sustainability is one of the most talked about […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode 30: Understanding Initial Margin in LME Trading

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As we dive into another episode, let’s continue our discussion of futures trading – Initial Margin. Understanding margins is crucial for managing risk effectively, whether you’re trading long or short. Let’s break it down. What is the Initial Margin? When you enter a futures position whether buying (long) or selling (short) you must guarantee that […]


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How Aluminium is Revolutionising Single-Serve Coffee Pods Packaging

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Nearly three out of four Americans drink coffee every day. To meet this demand, billions of coffee pods are made every year. However, this increase has raised environmental concerns because billions of plastic and non-recyclable pods end up in landfills. Let’s find out how the packaging industry is getting an eco-friendly makeover with aluminium for […]


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Redefining the aluminium lifecycle through innovation

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“If you look at history, innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas can connect.”– Steven Johnson Innovation is the cornerstone of every evolving change in the aluminium industry. Like the quote above, technological innovations have been altering the aluminium industry, eliminating the ripple effects in every […]


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