Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for assisting an asset transaction, the method comprising the steps of: providing offer information from at least one trader node to a first trader node; and confirming, on the basis of offer information for acceptance which is determined with reference to a first transaction condition of the first trader node among the offer information, a transaction between the first trader node and the second trader node that has provided the offer information for acceptance.

Abstract: A fabric having anti-static properties being formed from a first woven layer of polymeric fabric, a second woven layer of polymeric fabric which contains spaced threads of staple metal fibres and an intermediate layer positioned between the first and second layers to form a moisture barrier. In its most preferred form the woven polymeric fabric is formed of woven polypropylene and the spaced threads of staple metal fibres are formed of staple stainless steel fibres carried on a central core of a synthetic material. The fabric is of particular use in the manufacture of intermediate bulk containers where it is believed is advantageous in permitting corona discharge at a very low voltage of static electricity thereby preventing any dangerous build-up of voltage which subsequently is discharged by a spark.

Abstract: A container consisting of a flexible body, base and cover and having flexible discharge and filling tubes in the base and cover, respectively, and flaps attached to the exterior of the base; the discharge and filling tubes and flaps having releasable securing means. The container may be provided with means to control the rate of discharge of the contents of the container from the discharge tube.