Standard Bank Group (Precious Metals) has been active in the precious metal markets since the goldfields were established in Johannesburg in the 1880’s and was a leading participant in the growth of the gold derivatives market during the 1990’s. Given the depth of its experience and historical attachment to the precious metal markets, SBG is in a unique position to provide continuous business solutions to producers, consumers and merchants of precious metals. Customers may be secure in the knowledge that Resource Banking is a core long-term business for the group. As a leading financier of producers and consumers, SBG is ideally placed to act as a bridge between the supply and demand sides of the market. Confidentiality and integrity are assured by strict codes of conduct. Through their specialization in precious metals, they are one of the biggest and most successful commodities trading firms in the world.