Activities

Our activities at the service of the Swiss precious metals sector

The SPMI is the contact point and intermediary for the concerns of all those involved in the precious metals sector. Precious metals are used in so many different ways, their respective regulations are often confusing and subject to constant change – so it is not always easy to find your way around this complex regulatory field. Here, the SPMI is the contact and intermediary – for the concerns of all those involved in the precious metals sector.

We support the interests of the Swiss precious metals sector

We conduct advanced training events

We constantly inform about the relevant changes in the precious metals sector

We offer professional support on legal and operational issues concerning the precious metals sector

We actively support the interests of the precious metals industry vis-à-vis national and international political authorities as well as in legislative processes

We promote relationships between the relevant national and international institutions, industry representatives and interest groups

We organise events with industry representatives, authorities, national and international institutions and interest groups

Our Services

Our support for you and your team

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 tracebility 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, et al.)

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

Due diligence processes for transactions with precious metals

Advice in the area of anti-counterfeiting

Forensic activities in the case of offences