Swiss Precious Metals Institute
Transparency needs Know-How
Transparency and traceability in the precious metals market? We advise and guide you and your teams in these challenges.
About SPMI
SPMI is the competence center for the precious metals sector in Switzerland
Our institute offers specific advisory, training and further education seminars for companies involved in the processing and trading of precious metals as well as for trade auditors, official control bodies, NGOs, refineries, banks, the watch industry, international organisations etc.
What we offer
Our services
Preparation of expert opinions with regard to compliance with international and national requirements
Training and education in the areas of compliance, policy, market developments, advanced IT solutions for the whole supply chain to ensure authenticity, origin and traceability of precious metals
General advisory services in the precious metals sector (legal, tax and compliance advice)
Conducting voluntary audits in the area of financial market law (Money Laundering Act, Banking Act, FIDLEG...)
Definition and implementation of management and control systems in accordance with national and international regulatory requirements
Advice on operational processes at management and production level
Advice in the area of anti-counterfeiting
Forensic activities in the case of offences
Due Diligence Processes for Transactions with precious metals
Our mission
We offer an overview of the changing requirements
Our mission is to provide market players in the precious metals sector with an overview and advise on the complexity of regulatory requirements. We promote transparency and a common understanding of socially and environmentally compatible extraction and processing of precious metals in conformity with human rights as well as a responsible supply chain.
At the same time, we advise and support market participants and their teams in their initiatives with regard to legal, economic, ethical and environmental aspects in order to ensure the excellence and best-in-class character of the Swiss precious metals sector. In this respect, we are a think-tank for all stakeholders from the precious metals community.
