Volatility in commodity prices and fluctuating exchange rates create uncertainty for producers and consumers in determining revenue or the cost of future production and consumption.

Standard Bank's South African roots and presence across Africa positions us well to provide financial solutions to a range of physical suppliers and users of precious metals globally, in gold, silver and all platinum group metals.

Why talk to us?

• We are a key player on all global bullion markets, and we are the largest international gold trader on the Tokyo Commodities Exchange. Our memberships include:
• London Bullion Market Association
• Full membership of the London Platinum and Palladium Market, and chair of the price fixing committee
• New York Mercantile Exchange
• Tokyo Commodities Exchange
• Dubai Commodities Exchange
• Our presence in all major trading centres enables 24-hour trading and access to all the major physical markets.
• We take an integrated approach to managing financial markets risk, combining interest rate, currency, credit, equity and/or commodity risk to create customised solutions.
• Our sales and structuring team develops innovative solutions tailored to our clients' unique requirements, and provides ongoing client centric service by monitoring and evaluating the appropriateness of existing trades in terms of changing market and regulatory conditions. We will also propose real enhancement solutions when opportunities arise.
• We have dedicated research capabilities, with respected analysts providing insight and opinion on the precious metals markets. Daily and monthly commentaries are published to our website or emailed to our clients. Click here to access the site.
• Our clients have instant access to their precious metal position statements and reports via our online premium services.

Products and services

We offer a comprehensive range of precious metals trading and risk solutions, including:

• Standardised hedging products such as forwards, swaps, European and Asian options, leases and lease rate swaps
• Structured solutions customised to each client's specific needs, including finance linked solutions and long-dated price protection programmes
• Physical capabilities predominantly in London, Dubai and Singapore with access to all major physical markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America
• Cross-border arbitrage capabilities

Contact us

Africa
Sue-Anne Hill
+27 11 378 8519
sue-anne.hill@standardbank.co.za

Mark Buncombe
+27 11 378 8511
mark.buncombe@standardbank.co.za

Americas
Willy Pfiffner
+1 212 407 5102
willy.pfiffner@standardnewyork.com

Asia
Cheng Thye Ng
+65 6232 8901
chengthye.ng@standardbank.com

Global
Bruce Garner
+44 20 3145 6800
bruce.garner@standardbank.com

Middle East
Alison Burns
+9714-302-1110
alison.burns@standardbank.com

London
Katarina Cvijovic
+442031456868
katarina.cvijovic@standardbank.com