Last week’s LME courses in New York were well timed, managing to come after the recent New York heatwave and missing the hottest day in the UK since records began.  The US courses typically have a smaller group size which allows for more tailored discussions and time to delve deeper into the topics raised in the course materials.  We had excellent engagement in discussions and occasionally the air-conditioning couldn’t quite limit the heat generated.

“Definitely a course I would recommend to novice learners regarding the LME. provides a great foundation of knowledge to move forward with any LME learning or training.” Traxys

“Trainer was excellent – deep practical knowledge, and very effective teaching style and demeanor.” Hydro Aluminium

“Very valuable. Trainer was amazing.” Rio Tinto

Frequently participants on LME training courses comment on the diversity of attendees.  This week’s attendees at the London course were spread right across the metals value chain, and associated services. There were different backgrounds, nationalities and intriguing previous careers, including a former policeman now working at a regulator. The diversity makes for interesting discussions which definitely enhance the learning experience.

Check out Upcoming Courses for a full schedule for 2019 and links to secure your place.  The next course is in New York (23-25 July).  September courses are in London (2-4 Sept) and Dubai (17-19 Sept).

Does that saying hold true for commodities?  Euromoney’s Commodities Derivatives course explored investment strategies and risk management techniques this week.  Discussions ranged from geopolitics in energy markets, factors affecting your daily cappuccino and the impact of technology innovations.

A huge thank you goes to Eugene Lee of Hudbay Minerals for coordinating a series of London Metal Exchange courses in Toronto last week. Instead of travelling to attend a public course, Eugene worked with the LME to devise a course customised to the needs of metal and concentrate sellers and hosted the courses in partnership with other producers. Representatives from four companies attended, and familiar faces from other LME training courses also attended the networking event. It was an intense few days, but feedback has been great.

The last LME introductory training course of the year took place in New York last week.  We enjoyed a top class location on Fifth Avenue close to the twinkling Christmas lights of the Bryant Park Christmas market.  It was a relatively small group, with a good cross-section of market sectors, which allowed for plenty of individual attention and exploration of topics outside the core course.

The elegant façade of a grand Dutch canalside house hides a historical treasure – the oldest vault in Amsterdam. Nestled in the lower levels of a former Deutsche Bank building, and hidden behind a false door, the vault was an appropriate setting for the bankers attending a course on commodity derivatives, commodity finance and tripartite agreements.

Once again, EJJ International teamed up with Bethan Davies, an independent legal consultant, to deliver a tailored program to meet the client’s requirements, which was well received.

If you would like to attend a similar course, our three day commodity derivative training course gives an in-depth overview of all the main commodity sectors: metals, oil and gas, and agricultural products, plus techniques for stabilising cash flows, collateralising finance and monetising market views.  To join us in London on 14-16 November click here.