Source: TH
Context:
Bank of Baroda has been authorised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as a Trading-Cum-Clearing Member (TCM) on the India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited (IIBX) at GIFT City.
Bullion Exchange
A Bullion Exchange is a marketplace where precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and other metals are traded in standardized forms. These exchanges facilitate buying, selling, and price discovery for bullion, usually in the form of bars, coins, or certificates.
Key Features of a Bullion Exchange:
- Standardization: Metals are traded in specified weights and purity levels.
- Price Discovery: Transparent pricing based on demand-supply dynamics.
- Trading Types: Can include spot trading (immediate delivery) and futures trading (contracts for future delivery).
- Participants: Banks, financial institutions, bullion dealers, exporters/importers, and sometimes retail investors.
- Regulation: Exchanges are usually regulated by a financial authority, ensuring fairness and transparency.
