Frequently asked questions
What is PAG Gold Trade Facilitation?
PAG Gold Trade Facilitation is a governance-led transaction facilitation platform operating within the Pacific Alliance Group (PAG) Ecosystem.
The platform assists qualified participants involved in international gold transactions by providing governance support, compliance review, due diligence oversight, transaction structuring assistance and stakeholder coordination.
The platform does not act as a gold trader, gold dealer, bullion merchant or commodity exchange.
Who are PAG, PAiC and ZMA?
Pacific Alliance Group (PAG) is the broader ecosystem under which specialised entities operate.
Pacific Alliance International Consulting (PAiC) acts as the Gateway responsible for relationship management, opportunity origination and transaction coordination.
Zarif Menon & Associates (ZMA) acts as the Gatekeeper responsible for governance, due diligence, compliance review and transaction escalation authorisation.
What types of gold transactions can PAG assist with?
Subject to review and acceptance, PAG may assist with:
Gold Doré Transactions
Refined Gold Bullion Transactions
Mine-to-Refinery Transactions
Vault-to-Vault Transactions
Institutional Gold Allocations
Government-Linked Gold Opportunities
Strategic Precious Metals Transactions
Each opportunity is reviewed independently.
Does PAG buy gold?
No.
PAG does not generally operate as a gold purchaser.
The role of PAG is facilitation, governance and transaction support.
Does PAG sell gold?
No.
PAG does not generally operate as a gold seller.
The role of PAG is facilitation, governance and transaction support.
Does PAG act as a broker?
No.
PAG does not position itself as a traditional commodity broker.
The platform operates through a governance-led facilitation model.
What is the Gold Trade Facilitation Protocol (GTFP)?
The GTFP is the governance framework governing how opportunities enter, progress through and are managed within the PAG Ecosystem.
The protocol seeks to improve transaction discipline, compliance awareness, due diligence standards and risk management.
What is ZMA-DD-001?
ZMA-DD-001 is the internal due diligence and governance framework utilised within the PAG Ecosystem.
It supports transaction review, compliance assessment, risk evaluation and transaction escalation decisions.
How long does due diligence take?
The duration varies significantly depending upon:
Transaction complexity
Documentation quality
Counterparty responsiveness
Jurisdictional considerations
Verification requirements
No fixed timeline applies to all opportunities.
Does PAG guarantee transaction completion?
No.
PAG does not guarantee:
Gold availability
Counterparty performance
Refinery acceptance
Logistics outcomes
Commercial success
The role of PAG is to support governance, compliance and structured facilitation.
What happens if documentation is incomplete?
Additional information may be requested.
Where material deficiencies remain unresolved, PAG may decline to proceed.
Can intermediaries participate?
Yes.
However, intermediary participation must be transparent and properly disclosed.
Undisclosed intermediary chains may result in additional review or rejection.
Does PAG work internationally?
Yes.
PAG engages with opportunities originating from multiple jurisdictions, subject to compliance, regulatory and governance considerations.