Tranche Research
Institutional Gold Intelligence
Analysis on physical gold markets, cross-border settlement, escrow mechanics, and precious metals strategy — written for refineries, family offices, and institutional traders.
Sourcing Physical Gold Below Spot: Why This Opportunity Exists and How to Access It
A detailed breakdown of why physical gold from mining origins trades at a discount to LBMA spot, the economics of direct acquisition, and how to evaluate whether a specific below-spot opportunity is legitimate.
Read article →How Malaysian Bullion Dealers Source Physical Gold Below Spot
A detailed look at how established Malaysian bullion dealers and refineries source physical gold below international spot — the supply chain, the documentation requirements, Africa as a sourcing region, and how Tranche facilitates escrow and settlement for Africa-to-Malaysia gold transactions.
Read article →Due Diligence Checklist for Private Gold Transactions: What Institutional Buyers Must Verify
A 15-point due diligence framework for institutional buyers evaluating a private large-lot gold transaction — from seller identity verification through post-transaction audit trail.
Read article →Gold Allocation for Family Offices: Direct Physical vs ETF vs Allocated Storage
Family offices allocate 5–15% of portfolios to gold as inflation protection and tail-risk insurance. The choice between physical, ETF, and allocated storage has significant counterparty, cost, and liquidity implications.
Read article →Escrow for Gold Transactions: How Institutional Settlement Protects Buyers and Sellers
Large gold transactions without escrow protection expose both parties to catastrophic risk. Understanding how escrow works — and how to verify it is real — is the single most important due diligence step for any private gold purchase.
Read article →Malaysia's Gold Market: A Complete Guide for Institutional Buyers
Malaysia is Southeast Asia's most active retail and institutional gold market. Understanding its structure — from Bank Negara to Poh Kong — is essential for any cross-border gold transaction targeting the region.
Read article →How Gold Pricing Works: Spot, Premium, and Why USD 5,000 Below Spot Is Possible
The London AM/PM Fix, COMEX futures, physical premiums, and the specific conditions under which large private gold transactions trade at a discount to spot — explained for institutional buyers.
Read article →Gold Import Regulations: Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, and United Kingdom — 2026 Guide
Import regulations for physical gold vary significantly across jurisdictions. This guide covers the four most active markets for institutional gold import: Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, and the UK.
Read article →916 Gold vs LBMA Good Delivery: Which Standard Does Your Portfolio Need?
Two dominant gold purity standards serve completely different markets. Understanding the distinction is essential before committing capital to a physical gold purchase.
Read article →Africa's Gold Supply Chain: From Mine to Refinery to Export — What Every Buyer Must Know
Africa produces roughly 900 tonnes of gold per year. Understanding the chain from artisanal miner to export certification is essential to evaluating any African gold mandate.
Read article →How to Buy 10kg Gold Bars Below Spot — The Complete Guide for Family Offices
A structured walkthrough of sourcing, verifying, and settling a 10kg gold bar transaction at below-spot pricing — from London Fix mechanics to escrow release.
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