London, UK – In a significant milestone for Edgewater, the company has been admitted Full Membership to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), the world’s preeminent authority on precious metals trading. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in Edgewater’s journey within the bullion markets, reflecting its continued growth and commitment to excellence in the global precious metals sector since its entry in 2017.
Emanuel Georgouras, UK CEO of Edgewater, expressed his pride in achieving this prestigious status. “The application process for LBMA membership is rigorous, reflecting the high standards required to be part of this globally respected organization,” Georgouras said. “Our team worked diligently to meet the LBMA’s stringent criteria, demonstrating our commitment to transparency, integrity, and innovation in the bullion markets. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Edgewater team, and we are thrilled to have reached this significant milestone.”
The LBMA membership is widely recognized as the hallmark of credibility and trust in the precious metals market. “Edgewater has demonstrated a strong commitment to the standards and values that LBMA upholds,” said Ruth Crowell, Chief Executive Officer of LBMA. “We are delighted to welcome them as a Full Member and look forward to their continued contribution to the global bullion markets.”
Since entering the bullion markets in 2017, Edgewater has expanded its reach and offerings significantly. The Edgewater Bullion Team has played a critical role in this growth, leveraging the company’s global FX network and technology to provide unparalleled access and service to clients in the precious metals sector.
Reflecting on this journey, Edgewater’s UK Director of Liquidity, Sebastian Siivola team stated, “Our entry into the bullion markets was a natural extension of our capabilities in FX. Since 2017, we have focused on building a robust infrastructure, expanding our product suite, and ensuring liquidity science and compliance with industry standards. The LBMA membership validates our efforts and motivates us to further enhance our services.’’
David Govett, Director of Metals at Edgewater, shared his vision for the future, outlining plans to expand the company’s metals offering, including LBMA fixing products. “We are excited to build out our metals portfolio further,” Govett commented. “Being an LBMA member allows us to access new opportunities, including offering LBMA fixing products to our clients. We aim to establish Edgewater as a key player in the metals markets, providing a comprehensive suite of services that meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
Edgewater offers spot Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium hedging and trading products and accepts London AM and PM Fix orders electronically.
Edgewater representatives will be attending the Dubai DMCC Precious Metals Conference on the 18-19th November 2024. Please reach out to london@edgewatermarkets.com to schedule a demo of their platform or book a meeting via their Calendly link here: https://calendly.com/london-edgewatermarkets/30min
