Gold & bullion
provenance, bar list, serials, weight, purity, assay, refinery, title, custody.
Specialised due diligence
Precious metals & gemstones
The document must connect to the underlying asset: origin, title, custody, physical characteristics, independent evidence and payment.
Evidence architecture
Bank-to-bank gold
Custody, bank confirmation, physical location, book-entry/physical transfer and settlement.
Diamonds
Rough/polished, KPCS, responsible sourcing, export/import, custody.
Gemstones
Emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other gemstones: origin, treatments, laboratory reports, customs, sanctions and custody.
Minimum chain
- ORIGIN / MINE
- EXPORTER
- TITLE
- CUSTODY
- ASSAY / LAB
- TRANSPORT / INSURANCE
- IMPORT
- BUYER
- PAYMENT
Compliance layer
- KYC / KYB / UBO / PEP
- AML / sanctions / SoF / SoW
- Export/import, customs, licences, permits and tax.
- Responsible sourcing and chain of custody.