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Global Markets
Commodities
With a wider footprint than any other bank, we can support your commodities needs across the world.
What we offer
Commodities markets are notoriously cyclical, which makes it difficult to find a partner you can rely on for the long term. We have trading centres across the world – in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, and New York, providing unrivalled access to on-the-ground market news and a follow-the-sun model for all your hedging and yield-seeking needs.
Base and precious metals
Trade in a full range of metals, with cash-derivatives, and complex products all available. With our import-export licenses in high-barrier markets like China, you can access trading opportunities in the future’s most promising commodities markets.
Energy and agriculture
We offer linear and derivative products across energy and agriculture markets. And in trading with us, you gain access to a broader geographical reach than any other bank for these commodities.
Why choose us?
Understand local sentiment
Know the latest market developments first, from our trading desks around the world
Rely on one global partner
Achieve all your goals with us, with a full product suite across more jurisdictions than anyone else
Secure long-term assurance
Regardless of commodities market cycles, we’re committed to trading across our footprint for good
Transition to a sustainable future
We offer carbon trading and ESG-targeted structuring to enable your transition
Locally-produced research, from a global partner
Access the analysis you need to thrive in high-barrier markets, with research produced on the ground by experts across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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