London Metal Exchange slaps alcohol ban on open outcry traders
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LONDON (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange has banned open outcry traders from consuming alcohol during the day, it said on Friday, joining other London firms in halting a culture of boozy lunches.In the past, LME traders, along with many other financial service workers, had a culture of heading to the pub at midday before returning to work in the afternoon.The LME, owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd., informed traders on Friday morning of the new policy, an industry source..