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Plastics Yearbook 2005
LME Plastics Yearbook 2005 Published to coincide with the launch of plastics futures contracts on the LME, the plastics yearbook provides comprehensive coverage of the new plastics futures market and its core price risk management function, as well as an overview and analysis of key trends across the global plastics industry. It also includes a comprehensive directory for all LME member firms.
This edition includes:
History of the LME: The evolution of the Exchange from its coffee-house origins Very healthy fundamentals: Nigel Davis describes the main factors driving PP and LL markets How futures work: Jim Banks explains the role of modern futures markets The broker’s pivotal role: Jeremy Wilcox looks at the important relationship between client and broker The basics of hedging: Craig Hewett demonstrates different hedging strategies EU legislation: Martin Todd examines the implications of the REACH framework for the plastics industry LME Member Directory