Matsuda Sangyo underwent an audit based on the Responsible Gold Guidance (RGG)*1 established by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), and acquired conflict-free*2 certification for gold in June 2014.
With the enforcement of the new Responsible Silver Guidance (RSG)*1 by LBMA, we also acquired the same certification for silver in November 2020.
Like LBMA, the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) enforced a new Responsible Platinum and Palladium Guidance (RPPG)*1, applicable to platinum and palladium registered with the organization, in January 2019. Matsuda Sangyo acquired this certification in January 2021.
In response to these, we amended our previous management policy in December 2020 and reflected the amendments as the updated “Policy for Responsible Management of Precious Metals.”
Matsuda Sangyo will continue to promote responsible precious metals trade.
*1 Documents that set out responsible actions related to the trading of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium respective.
*2 Not involved in fostering conflict (human rights violation, money laundering, financing of conflict and terrorism, etc.).
