The London Metal Exchange (LME) has approved globalmarket maker Optiver as a Category 4 member, giving the firm greater tradingaccess to the exchange’s metals market.Optiver Joins LME MembershipFounded in Amsterdam, Optiver provides liquidityacross listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign currencies.As a Category 4 member, it can trade on its own account and for clients, whileusing a Category 1 or 2 member for clearing. The LME will confirm the date whenOptiver starts trading.Optiver’s Chief Operating Officer, John Rothstein, has joined the LME’s User Committee, while Ed Sternberg, Head of Metals Trading, has joined the Traded Options Committee. LME CEO Matthew Chamberlain said the membership isexpected to add liquidity to the market.Focus on Options Market GrowthThe LME is developing its electronic options offeringto modernise the metals market. Optiver’s experience in global options tradingis expected to support this initiative and attract more participants to theexchange.Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.