LME Considering Ending Sterling, Allowing Renminbi Settlement

``The LME is asking its members as part of a survey to help the exchange design its planned new clearing house whether they would like the renminbi to be added to the roster of currencies on offer for settling and clearing, and sterling dropped. The LME plans to maintain its benchmark denominated in US dollars. "We are always looking at new ways to help the market," the exchange said. ''