Kaufmann-Rothstein International Commences Initial Actions to Acquire Membership on London Metal Exchange

Haarlem, Netherlands, July 14, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Metals futures was first offered to Canadian and German investors and most recently launched in Asia and Australia Region. In relation to this, Kaufmann-Rothstein International announced that in relation to its metal futures expansion, it is in the process of acquiring membership on the London Metal Exchange.

“This application for membership at London Metal Exchange is one of our significant objectives in our global metal futures expansion. We believe that in order for us to successfully achieve our business goals for metal futures, we must be a member of some leading metal-focused exchanges worldwide. Since we commenced our metal futures initiatives, our global clients have been encouraging us to expand our access. Thus, we also believe that with a strong business focus in London, we can offer trading benefits to our clients in London which also help us build our position in the metal futures industry,” said Mario Hanson, Managing Director for Global Metal Sales and trading Division of Kaufmann-Rothstein International.

Lindsay Kornemann, Chief Operating Officer of Kaufmann-Rothstein International, said: “Our time-tested model of high-touch trading execution combined with our persuasive valued-added service is a well-timed offering for our metal futures products. We are part of a global trading platform so basically membership in the world’s most diverse metal exchange is important. Our recent membership application also shows our long-lasting commitment to become an important liquidity source as well as market intelligence not only in London but in the entire Europe as well.

“We are thrilled to expand our business, especially on our metal futures offering as part of our intensification of global capabilities with significant presence in London because of our application for membership. Along with this membership application, are also offering our proven trading skills and our long-term commitment to providing excellent customer service to our global clients,” Kornemann added.

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