Precious Metals Dealers
AML Compliance for Precious Metals Dealers
Industry solutions
From 1 July 2026, dealers in precious metals and stones above certain thresholds will be subject to AML/CTF obligations. Precious metals have historically been used for value transfer and money laundering.
AML Shield provides practical compliance solutions for the precious metals industry, helping you meet regulatory requirements while maintaining smooth business operations.
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Key Obligations
What you need to do
- Develop an AML/CTF program
- Verify customer identity for transactions above thresholds
- Understand source of funds
- Monitor for suspicious patterns
- Report suspicious matters and threshold transactions
- Maintain transaction records for 7 years
Red Flags
Warning signs to watch
- Large cash transactions
- Structured transactions to avoid thresholds
- Purchases significantly above market value
- Reluctance to provide identification
- Unusual buying or selling patterns
- Immediate resale of purchased items
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