Registration is open for the 2026 conference in Sorrento, Italy, 4–6 October 2026.
We advance standards for the common good of the global industry.
Registration is open for the 2026 conference in Sorrento, Italy, 4–6 October 2026.
Registration is open for the conference taking place 14–17 March 2027 in London.
Read about the latest gold and silver stocks held in London vaults.
SKS has been suspended with effect from 21 August 2026.
LBMA's role is to advance standards in refining and promote good trading practices for banks and traders operating in the global precious metals industry.
LBMA protects the interests of those who buy and sell precious metals by assuring the quality of what is traded on the Loco London Market. We accredit the supply of precious metals by assessing the robustness and veracity of third-party assurances.
LBMA is committed to trust and transparency, both within the industry and its own governance.
Find out more →LBMA has 194 Member companies across 27 countries. These institutions enjoy wide-ranging benefits from their membership.

Get the latest market insights at our upcoming events and webinars, including our annual Global Precious Metals Conference.
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LBMA offers a selection of training and educational courses for anyone interested in precious metals.
Find out more →As the world's independent authority for precious metals, we set the standards that uphold trust in the global market. Our standards consist of three parts.
The leading independent audit programme verifying the legitimacy of the gold and silver supply chain.
Find out more →The stringent Good Delivery standards that enable the global trade in gold and silver bars.
Find out more →The standards and best practice expected from market participants around the world.
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