Why Institutions Need Custom Storage
For institutions, storing gold isn’t just about safekeeping. It’s about aligning storage practices with governance, risk and reporting requirements. Before choosing a storage arrangement, institutions usually look at:
- Where the metal is held, and under which legal framework
- Internal audit and reporting standards
- How storage fits the institution’s own risk policies
Many institutions have policies on where their assets may be held and how they are recorded. Understanding exactly where your metal sits, and who looks after it, is the starting point.
Where and How the Metal Is Held
All metal bought through EONA is stored with an independent vault operator, Loomis, in Dubai. Zurich and Singapore are planned locations (coming soon) and are not currently available. A few points are useful when thinking about storage:
- Allocated: Your holding is recorded against specific bars with serial numbers, not a general claim on a pool of metal.
- Separate from EONA’s assets: Your metal is recorded separately from EONA’s own assets.
- Single location today: Storage is currently in Dubai only; additional locations are planned but not yet offered.
EONA’s platform shows your holdings and the bars they are recorded against, so your team can see what you own and where it is stored.
Audit Trails, Access, and Reporting
Custom storage isn't just about geography — it’s also about records and control. Institutions typically require:
- Clear transaction records
- Regular statements
- Independent verification of vault stock
- Internal approval and access controls
EONA provides records of your purchases, sales and bar allocations that your compliance and finance teams can use for internal reporting. Talk to our team about the documents available for your account.
Selling When You Need To
Metal held in storage can be sold back to EONA through the platform. Institutions should understand how selling works:
- Sales are priced on the international spot price minus a discount, with a commission (see our Fees & Spread page)
- Proceeds are paid to your organisation’s verified bank account
- EONA does not currently offer delivery or collection of physical metal
Understanding these points in advance helps family offices and corporates plan their treasury and governance processes.