LME Lowered Lead, Nickel, NASAAC Contract Margins

London Clearing House (LCH)-who takes charge of the clearance of LME said it has lowered LME lead, nickel and NASAAC contract margins. This adjustment takes effect from 20, December.

Following are new margins, unit/lot:

Metal Name	New Margins	Old Margins	1Lot=?ton
Aluminum alloy	1,200	1,200	20
Aluminum	3,050	3,050	25
Copper	12,500	12,500	25
Lead	9,325	10,000	25
NASAAC	1,560	1,840	20
Nickel	18,786	21,000	6
Tin	5,000	5,000	5
Zinc	6,750	6,750	25