LORD COPPER: Will Garry Jones’ replacement fulfil LME members’ wishes – or those of the shareholders?

All eyes are on the London Metal Exchange after the role of ceo was left vacant on Monday January 23, with member and shareholder expectations for the replacement pointing in different directions.

It’s a bit of a surprise to see the departure of Garry Jones from his position as LME ceo after just about three years. You might have thought that, having...