Monthly Archives: February, 2025

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

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...

Innovation in ALuminium – Key to Sustainability

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...

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

As we dive into another episode, let’s continue our discussion of futures trading - Initial Margin. Understanding margins is crucial for managing risk effectively,...

How Aluminium is Revolutionising Single-Serve Coffee Pods Packaging

Nearly three out of four Americans drink coffee every day. To meet this demand, billions of coffee pods are made every year. However, this...

Redefining the aluminium lifecycle through innovation

"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...

Global demand for aluminium in renewable energy projects

Did you know that the World Economic Forum estimates global aluminium demand will rise by 40% by 2030? It is no secret that aluminium...

What makes aluminium a sustainable choice over steel?

What does, as a reader, strike when you read or hear aluminium and steel? They are just metals, right? However, the debate begins when...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode29: Understanding Borrowing & Lending

So far, we’ve covered borrowing and are now getting into lending. Remember this simple rule: you're lending when you sell the nearby contract and...

The role of aluminium in energy storage systems

Aluminium plays a crucial role in the green energy transition, serving as a key material in energy generation, transmission, and storage technologies. In 2025,...

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