Data sources

Purpose of sources

Sources anchor terminology, institutional context, and operational references.

They do not validate outcomes, guarantee acceptance, or replace verification.

Standards and market conventions

Market terminology and product conventions are shaped by recognised standards and industry bodies.

Swiss institutional context

Transactions in Switzerland operate within a defined regulatory and institutional environment.

Verification and custody references

Verification practices and custody arrangements are supported by institutional and technical standards.

Interpretation of sources

Sources are descriptive anchors.

They do not determine transaction outcomes and do not replace verification.

References

Market and standards

London Bullion Market Association — Good Delivery Rules

Financial system context

Bank for International Settlements — Gold in the international monetary system

Swiss legal framework

Swiss Confederation — Code of Obligations

Swiss Confederation — Anti-Money Laundering Act

Verification context

International Organization for Standardization — Relevant standards for documentation and process integrity