Gold Storage & Custody

Engagement begins with client onboarding and mandate definition. Identity, ownership structure, and compliance requirements are verified under applicable AML and KYC standards. Eligibility and custody structure are confirmed prior to execution.

Gold may be held as client-owned allocated holdings or as gold recorded on Golden Ark Reserve’s balance sheet, depending on the agreed mandate. Allocation status is defined contractually and remains fixed unless amended by instruction.

Primary storage is located in Hong Kong. Physical gold is held in allocated form and recorded against identifiable bars within custody records. Vault-to-vault relocation within the custody network may be arranged upon instruction without affecting allocation status.

Transactions are executed on a spot-referenced basis using the applicable market reference price. Premiums and fees depend on bar size, volume, custody structure, jurisdiction, and transaction parameters. All pricing components are disclosed and documented prior to execution.

Settlement is conducted through approved banking channels or supported digital asset rails, subject to transaction structure and compliance requirements. Settlement terms are defined per transaction.

Custody fees apply to allocated holdings and are calculated under the custody agreement. Fees cover storage and custody services under the defined framework.

Insurance coverage applies across custody, transaction, and fund-handling stages under applicable insurance arrangements. Coverage scope is defined by the relevant insurance framework and contractual terms.

Custody records, bar lists, and supporting reports are provided in accordance with the reporting framework. Verification and audit procedures apply where предусмотрено custody structure.

Delivery, transport, and logistics services are available under separate arrangements and are not included within storage and custody terms.

All terms, fees, and conditions are governed by binding agreements executed during onboarding.

Gold transactions are executed on a spot-referenced basis using the applicable LBMA spot price as the pricing reference. Custody fees are defined separately and apply to allocated holdings under the custody agreement. Pricing parameters depend on bar size, transaction volume, custody structure, and jurisdiction.

Premiums are applied on top of the spot-referenced price and reflect physical market conditions, bar format, volume, location, and transaction-specific requirements. Premiums are defined contractually and disclosed prior to execution.

Settlement is available through approved banking channels and supported digital asset rails, subject to the transaction structure and compliance requirements. Settlement terms are defined per transaction and documented within the applicable agreement.

Custody fees apply to allocated gold held under storage arrangements and are calculated on an annual basis unless otherwise specified. Fees cover custody services under the defined custody framework and associated operational reporting.

All pricing components, premiums, custody fees, and settlement terms are documented contractually. Transaction records, custody statements, and supporting documentation are provided in accordance with the reporting framework.

Pricing, premiums, and custody fees vary based on jurisdiction, compliance requirements, and transaction structure. Final terms are provided during onboarding and documented in binding agreements.