Gold Bullion Bars
Institutional Bullion Trading & Vault Settlement
HFM Gold Trading LLC purchases investment-grade gold bullion bars from licensed dealers, bullion traders, refineries, financial institutions, and authorized market participants.
Operating from Dubai, we purchase LBMA Good Delivery bars, Dubai Good Delivery bullion, and other approved bullion formats that meet international quality and compliance standards.
Unlike gold dore bars, investment-grade bullion bars do not require smelting before settlement, allowing faster verification and efficient transaction processing.
acquisition infrastructure
- Vault-to-vault bullion title transfers
- Physical OTC bullion transactions
- Same-day settlement execution
- International bullion logistics
- Real-time LBMA spot pricing
- Institutional precious metals trading
Standards
Accepted Bullion Formats & Standards
HFM Gold purchases investment-grade bullion bars originating from LBMA-accredited and Dubai Good Delivery (DGD) approved refineries.
To qualify for procurement, bullion must meet a minimum purity of 99.5%.
| Bar Format | Specifications | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|
| LBMA Good Delivery Bars | 400 oz (approx. 12.5 kg); 99.5% minimum purity | Visual inspection & vault ledger verification |
| Gold Kilobars | 1 kg (32.1507 troy oz); cast or minted | Ultrasound & XRF non-destructive testing |
| Ten Tola Bars | 116.64 grams; 99.5% or 99.9% purity | Precision weight & conductivity verification |
| Minted Small Bars | 100g, 1oz, 5oz, 10oz | Multi-stage weight & assay card authentication |
Minimum Transaction Size
The minimum transaction threshold is 1 kilogram (32.15 troy ounces). This requirement may be satisfied through combinations of:
Pricing & Settlement
Real-Time Bullion Pricing & Settlement
HFM Gold values investment-grade bullion using live international gold market benchmarks, including LBMA Gold Price references and real-time spot pricing.
Pricing may vary depending on:
- Delivery location
- Vault jurisdiction
- Bar format
- Liquidity profile
- Transaction volume
- Transfer structure
Each bullion bar is verified before settlement using the appropriate non-destructive inspection method based on its format.
Institutional Pricing Formula
Settlement Price = (LBMA Spot Price ± Premium/Discount) − Administrative Fees
Pricing Variables May Include
- Delivery location
- Vault jurisdiction
- Bar format
- Liquidity profile
- Transaction volume
- Transfer structure
Settlement
Settlement Timelines
HFM Gold service supports accelerated settlement for qualifying bullion transactions.
| Transaction Type | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Vault Ledger Transfer | 2–4 hours (T+0) |
| OTC Physical Delivery | Same-day settlement before 13:00 GST |
| International Shipments | T+1 after customs clearance |
All settlement procedures are conducted through secure banking infrastructure compliant with UAE and international financial regulations.
Partners
Approved Logistics & Vaulting Partners
HFM Gold works with internationally recognized logistics providers to support secure bullion transportation and custody.
Approved logistics partners include:
Insurance & Custody
Secure Chain of Custody
All physical bullion shipments are transported through insured armored logistics providers operating under specialized All-Risk insurance coverage.
Full transit protection
Secure airport-to-vault handling
Verified custody continuity
Institutional-grade transport security
Compliance
Institutional Onboarding & Compliance
All bullion transactions are subject to standard Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
HFM Gold works exclusively with legally authorized counterparties operating within recognized complianceframeworks.
Required Compliance Documentation
- Proof of past ownership
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Refinery accreditation details
- LBMA or DGD refinery confirmation
- Corporate KYC documentation
- Beneficiary banking verification
Why Producers Choose Us
Why Institutions Work With HFM Gold
Professional bullion counterparties choose HFM Gold for:
Real-time institutional pricing
T+0 vault settlement capabilities
Direct access to Dubai bullion liquidity
LBMA benchmark-linked execution
Non-destructive verification methods
Secure international logistics
Transparent settlement structures
Accelerated vault title transfer
UAE-based bullion market access
Our infrastructure is designed specifically for institutional precious metals trading environments requiring execution speed, compliance assurance, and operational confidentiality.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. If bullion is held within an LBMA-approved vault in London, Dubai, or Zurich, HFM Gold can execute a loco-vault ownership transfer without requiring physical movement of the bars.
No. Investment-grade bullion bars with a minimum purity of 99.5% bypass smelting and refining procedures. Settlement is based on the full fine gold content without assay penalties or refining deductions.
Yes. Settlement can be completed in AED, USD, or EUR. Payments are processed through secure UAE and international banking networks, including SWIFT infrastructure.
We accept bullion originating from LBMA-accredited and Dubai Good Delivery-approved refineries, subject to verification and compliance review.
Contact the Bullion Desk to Initiate Acquisition
Contact the Bullion DeskContact the Bullion Desk
For institutional bullion bar acquisitions, vault logistics enquiries, or to commence the onboarding process, contact our bullion trading desk directly.
106, Gold Land Building, Dubai, UAE
+971 4 395 0866
info@hfmgold.com