Goldinvest Edelmetalle GmbH joins LBMA as an Affiliate Member
What were the reasons for you wanting to join LBMA and what do you see as the key benefits of membership?
Joining LBMA was a strategic decision. As a precious metals trading house operating in a highly trust-sensitive market, alignment with LBMA represents the highest global benchmark for integrity, transparency, and responsible sourcing. Membership strengthens our commitment to best practices, governance, and market discipline. The key benefit lies not only in the credibility the LBMA framework provides, but also in being part of a global network that actively shapes standards, dialogue, and long-term stability within the precious metals ecosystem.
Tell us about your company’s role in the precious metals market?
Goldinvest operates as a physical precious metals trading and investment specialist, serving private investors, institutional clients, and strategic partners. Our focus is on investment-grade bullion products in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, with an emphasis on secure sourcing, transparent pricing, and efficient cross-border structures. In addition to our European core business, we are actively building bridges between established Western bullion markets and high-growth regions such as India, where investment demand and market sophistication are rapidly evolving.
What’s the background and history of the company?
Goldinvest was founded in Vienna in 2008, during a period marked by financial uncertainty and declining trust in traditional financial instruments. From the outset, the company was built around the principles of physical ownership, risk awareness, and long-term value preservation. Over the years, Goldinvest has grown from a regional trading operation into an internationally active precious metals house, expanding its product range, operational capabilities, and geographic footprint while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and customer trust.
What factors do you expect to impact your business in the short to long term?
In the short term, macroeconomic volatility, interest rate policy, and geopolitical uncertainty will continue to drive demand for physical precious metals. In the long term, regulatory developments, evolving ESG standards, supply chain transparency, and the digitalisation of trading and custody processes will play a decisive role. Additionally, shifts in investor behaviour — particularly in emerging markets — are expected to reshape how bullion products are distributed and accessed globally.
What are your future plans for the business?
Our future strategy focuses on controlled international expansion, particularly in markets with strong cultural and economic affinity to precious metals. We are investing in operational infrastructure, regulatory alignment, and local partnerships to support this growth. At the same time, we aim to deepen our role as a trusted market participant by actively engaging with industry initiatives, fostering education around physical precious metals, and continuously aligning our operations with LBMA standards.
The Goldinvest Edelmetalle GmbH team (l-r): Alexander Dedishchev, Peter Siegl, Honorata Nina Szczepanska, Bernd Schomaker, Gernot Hinteregger, Varun Rishi, Moses Bodea, Aron Ableidinger.