Corporate Solutions

Empowering Industrial Clients with Transparent, Global Market Access

With a focus on electronic execution, real-time data, and cross-market connectivity, BANDS enables its diverse base of industrial clients to hedge their exposure with precision. Leveraging advanced technology and deep market expertise, BANDS delivers transparent pricing and tailored trading support for both new and experienced hedgers.

Tailored Solutions for Industrial Hedgers

We understand the unique challenges faced by industrial clients. From managing raw material costs to navigating currency exposure, our team works closely with you to design and execute effective hedging strategies across global futures markets.

For New Entrants

  • Guided Onboarding: We simplify the process of entering the futures market, offering education, platform training, and strategic support.
  • Transparent Execution: We promote electronic trading and direct market access for full visibility into market dynamics, pricing, and execution.
  • Risk Management Support: Our team can help identify relevant contracts, explain margin requirements, and provide market insights.

For Experienced Hedgers

  • Global Market Access: Trade directly on the LME, CME, SGX, ICE, INE, DCE, ZCE, and more - all from a single account.
  • Experienced Trading Desk: With a strong background in the LME and deep expertise across markets, our trading team offers efficient voice and electronic trade execution.
  • Custom Connectivity: BANDS offers the Esunny trading platform free of charge, with additional connectivity options via CQG, TT, ATP, and API for real-time market and account updates.

Smarter Metals Hedging with LME Monthly Contracts

Many hedgers unknowingly take on liquidity risk by holding odd-date positions on the LME. While advantageous for managing price risk based on physical market needs, these positions can become illiquid, leading to wider spreads and execution challenges when attempting to close the position. That's why we encourage the adoption of electronic trading and use of monthly 3rd Wednesday contracts, which:

  • Offer greater liquidity and tighter spreads
  • Are supported by the LME's Enhancing Liquidity initiative
  • Increase price transparency with live market data, directly from the LME
  • Allow for client-side electronic execution without the need to adjust positions
  • Reduce the risk of being "stuck" in illiquid positions

Whether you prefer electronic trading or voice execution, having a transparent benchmark improves pricing and decision-making.

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Unmatched Access to China's Futures Market

As the first overseas trading member of a Chinese exchange and the only international firm recognised as an Industrial and Financial Service Base by the INE, BANDS offers unparalleled access to China's rapidly expanding futures market, which offers:

  • High-liquidity contracts: Crude oil, LSFO, TSR 20 rubber, container freight
  • Smaller lot sizes: e.g., 5-ton copper contracts vs. LME's 25-ton contract size
  • Unique products: Peanuts, PTA, and regionally distinct contracts like Chinese soybeans
  • Global benchmarks: Iron ore and palm oil contracts are now global price setters

We support clients in navigating these markets with full access to the INE and all internationalised products listed on the DCE and ZCE, and provide RMB hedging solutions to manage currency risk.

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Client Success, Backed by Experience

From helping European clients hedge their freight rate exposure to supporting manufacturers in Asia manage their copper price risk on the LME, BANDS is a trusted partner to industrial clients worldwide. With a commitment to transparency, technology, and customer service, we put our clients first.

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