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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.

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    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. 

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    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

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    Rely on one global partner

    Achieve all your goals with us, with a full product suite across more jurisdictions than anyone else

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    Secure long-term assurance

    Regardless of commodities market cycles, we’re committed to trading across our footprint for good

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    Transition to a sustainable future

    We offer carbon trading and ESG-targeted structuring to enable your transition

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    Learn more about our approach.