Why Institutions Need Custom Storage
For institutional investors, storing gold isn’t just about safekeeping. It’s about aligning storage practices with broader governance, risk, and investment mandates. Custom storage solutions allow institutions to:
- Choose jurisdiction based on legal, tax, or geopolitical preferences
- Meet internal audit and reporting standards
- Align physical storage with risk mitigation strategies
A pension fund may prioritize Switzerland for legal neutrality. A sovereign wealth fund may require local auditing capabilities. A multinational may split holdings across multiple regions for diversification. Customization allows for precision.
Jurisdictional Flexibility and Segregation Options
Top-tier storage providers — like those used by Eona — offer vaults in key global jurisdictions: Zurich, Dubai, and Singapore. Institutions can not only choose their preferred location, but also decide how their holdings are stored:
- Allocated and segregated: Bars are held in your name, physically separate from all other assets.
- Allocated but pooled: Held in your name, but stored with others of the same specification.
- Dual-vault strategy: Holdings split across locations for risk dispersion.
Eona offers real-time visibility into holdings across jurisdictions, so institutions can monitor location-specific exposures and act swiftly.
Audit Trails, Access, and Reporting
Custom storage isn't just about geography — it’s also about control. Institutions typically require:
- Automated audit trails
- Monthly or on-demand statements
- Third-party verification
- Multi-user access with permission controls
Eona’s platform supports institutional-grade governance, enabling compliance teams and asset managers to view, approve, or report on storage details without operational friction.
Built-In Scalability and Liquidity
Custom storage does not mean illiquidity. With Eona, metals held under custom storage agreements remain fully tradeable. Institutions can:
- Sell instantly at market pricing
- Move metals between vaults
- Request delivery or reassignment to new beneficiaries
This is critical for family offices, hedge funds, or corporates that rebalance frequently or operate across entities.