The Global Standard
for Precious Metals
Intermediaries.
Earn the PMA Designation. Prove your competence, clear institutional due diligence instantly, and separate yourself from the unregulated OTC market.
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Governed charter — public registry — continuous standing
Private professional charter — not a government license
Verify a PMA charterholder's standing
All PMA-designated agents are published in the public verification registry. Look up any agent by name, credential ID, or entity.
Why counterparties require PMA verification
PMA is not a badge of participation. It is a structured, verifiable signal that the holder has been vetted against professional standards aligned with leading global compliance and due diligence frameworks.
LBMA-Aligned Compliance Frameworks
PMA curriculum and conduct standards are structured to reflect the responsible sourcing and due diligence expectations outlined by the London Bullion Market Association.
OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Charter preparation is informed by OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
AML / Reporting Awareness
PMA agents demonstrate awareness of anti-money laundering obligations, reporting requirements, and sanctions compliance relevant to precious metals intermediaries.
Institutional Due Diligence
A verifiable PMA charter provides institutional counterparties — banks, refineries, vaults, and trading desks — with a standardized signal of professional standing.
Counterparty Risk Reduction
Every PMA agent undergoes character review, proctored examination, and continuing oversight — reducing counterparty risk in OTC precious metals transactions.
Separation from Unregulated Market
PMA-chartered agents are distinguished from the unverified OTC market, establishing a clear boundary between professionally vetted and unvetted intermediaries.
PMA charter standards are aligned with leading international compliance and due diligence frameworks. PMA is an independent, private professional designation and does not represent or imply endorsement by any external regulatory body, association, or government.
Five domains. One standard. Charter-grade rigor.
The PMA chartered curriculum is not a training course. It is a structured assessment of the knowledge, judgment, and professional conduct required to operate as a verified precious metals intermediary.
Apply
1–2 daysSubmit application and supporting documentation
Character Review
5–10 daysBackground and professional history verification
Study
4–6 weeksComplete the 5-domain chartered curriculum
Proctored Exam
3 hoursTimed, supervised assessment across all domains
Charter Issuance
Upon passingFormal PMA charter designation and registry entry
PMA is not an academic credential; it is an operational license.
Charterholders receive immediate, unrestricted access to the enterprise deal-making infrastructure required to execute at the highest level.
Cryptographic Verification & Global Registry Profile
Forget the static PDF certificates. Your PMA designation generates a live, cryptographically verifiable profile on the Public Registry. When counterparties query your Designation Number, they are presented with a definitive, terminal-view of your active standing, institutional clearance, and zero-fraud history. It is instant, undeniable market authority.
The Enterprise Document & Contract Vault
Stop patching together vulnerable legal agreements. Active PMAs unlock our proprietary legal vault, gaining full access to institutional-grade transaction templates. This includes battle-tested frameworks for Sale & Custody Orders (SCO), Forward Custody Orders (FCO), Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPA), and multi-tier Irrevocable Master Fee Protection Agreements (IMFPA).
Unrestricted P2P Order Book Access
The charter is your key to the market. Only active PMAs hold the clearance to broker, submit, or clear trades on the double-blind, anonymous P2P exchange. You gain direct access to verified global liquidity, allowing you to match buyers and sellers within a zero-friction, high-trust ecosystem.
Dedicated Escrow & USDT Settlement Rails
Close high-volume deals with zero counterparty risk. PMAs are granted access to cryptographic execution gates, allowing you to settle physical commodity trades using instantaneous USDT stablecoin rails. Our automated, programmable escrow hold-and-release mechanics ensure you never have to rely on blind trust.
Turnkey Counterparty Diligence Engine
Bring your independent deal flow into a secure environment. PMAs receive access to our automated KYC/KYB and AML sanctions screening tools. Instantly verify the legitimacy of your own buyers, sellers, and intermediary chains, completely de-risking your transactions before a contract is ever signed.
Transparent chartering and enterprise licensing
The PMA charter is priced for professional seriousness, not consumer accessibility. Enterprise teams can onboard entire desks under institutional licensing terms.
Includes $250 non-refundable application fee. Annual renewal: $350/year.
Volume pricing for teams of 5+. Annual enterprise agreements available.
All fees are in USD. Charter standing is conditional on successful completion of curriculum, examination, character review, and adherence to the Code of Professional Conduct.
Direct answers to direct questions
If you are evaluating the PMA charter seriously, these are the questions you should be asking.
The charter is open
for application.
If you are a qualified precious metals professional ready to formalize your standing, the PMA charter process begins with a suitability assessment. Application, review, study, examination, issuance.
Professional experience in precious metals or adjacent fields
5-domain chartered curriculum completion
Proctored professional assessment
Background & character verification
Code of Professional Conduct agreement
Annual renewal & continuing education
Charter issuance is conditional on successful completion of all requirements. PMA is a private professional designation operated by PVN LLC.