Global Precious Metals Code V2
Foreword
The Global Precious Metals Code sets out the standards and best practice expected from Market Participants in the global Over The Counter (OTC) wholesale market for Precious Metals. As well as market conventions, the Code covers the principles that should be adopted by Market Participants, including ethics, compliance, governance and risk management, as well as pre‑trade, execution and post‑trade business conduct.
Such Codes are important contributors to developing and establishing the trust on which markets depend. This trust is critical to the maintenance of an effective, fair and transparent market where high standards of behaviour are the norm.
I would strongly encourage all those who participate or who seek to participate in the global Precious Metals Market to adhere to this Code and, in so doing, bring clear and lasting benefits for all involved.
This revision of the Code, like the previous version, has been prepared by London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), following an extensive period of consultation with Market Participants, other representative bodies and relevant authorities. It is intended to be a reference point for standards for all Market Participants, not just LBMA Members. The Code has been endorsed by the LBMA Board, which includes Market Participants elected to form a representative cross-section of the LBMA Membership as well as three independent non-executive directors. The LBMA’s Precious Metals Code Working Group (PMCWG), with expertise in the regulatory aspects of the Precious Metals Market, assisted with the preparation and revision of the Code and will continue to help to ensure that it remains fit for purpose. Contributions from outside the LBMA Membership are always welcome in this process.
I would like to thank everyone who worked on the Code for committing their time and expertise for the benefit of the Precious Metals Market as a whole.
Paul Fisher
LBMA Chairman
We would like to thank all LBMA Members and wider Market Participants from a broad range of institutions who have led and contributed to this initiative.
We firmly believe the Code achieves the objective of defining standards and best practice principles for the global trading of Precious Metals while ensuring that a proportional approach is adopted to its implementation.
Ruth Crowell
LBMA Chief Executive
Sakhila Mirza
LBMA Executive Director
For any queries regarding the Global Precious Metals Code, please contact regulatory.affairs@lbma.org.uk.