Perimeter
Reinforced structures, seismic monitoring and controlled site access at every facility.
Security & Vaults
Layered protection, from the perimeter to the individual bar
Security at ABD is not a single system — it is a set of independent layers, each capable of holding on its own, each reviewed under a documented control programme.
Access Control
Biometric and multi-factor authentication required for any vault-level entry.
Surveillance
Continuous monitoring with redundant recording, reviewed by an independent security desk.
Audit
Scheduled and surprise reconciliation of physical holdings against custody records.
Vault Network
Vault selection built around the mandate
Proposed locations and operators are disclosed to the client before metal moves. Selection considers jurisdiction, metal type, access needs, insurance and liquidity.
RefReview AreaObjectiveDue-diligence Focus
01JurisdictionLegal certaintyOwnership, access and insolvency treatment
02OperatorSpecialist capabilityProfessional bullion handling and controls
03InsuranceDefined protectionEvidence, valuation, limits and exclusions
04AuditIndependent assuranceInventory reconciliation and reporting
Insurance
Full replacement-value coverage
The custody proposal sets out the applicable insurance, valuation basis, limits and exclusions, together with the point at which cover begins and ends.
Auditing
Independent reconciliation
Physical holdings and custody records are reconciled under the applicable control and assurance programme. Supporting material is available to eligible clients through due diligence.