StoneX Precious Metals Vault in New York is granted CME Registered Depository status for Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) has achieved a significant milestone as its New York vault receives CME Group approval as a Registered Depository for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium under COMEX and NYMEX contracts. This makes StoneX one of only 11 approved depositories in the United States and the only non-bank futures commission merchant (FCM) with such capabilities.
The approval enables direct delivery and storage of CME-eligible metals through StoneX's facility, arriving during a period of record physical metal inflows, with COMEX inventories exceeding 43 million ounces of gold in Q1 2025. The New York vault complements StoneX's existing operations in London and Frankfurt, strengthening its global metals infrastructure.
This development enhances StoneX's vertically integrated precious metals platform, offering clients comprehensive services from trade execution and inventory hedging to physical settlement, serving institutional traders, banks, refiners, and bullion dealers.
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) ha raggiunto un traguardo importante: la sua cassaforte di New York ha ottenuto l'approvazione dal CME Group come Deposito Registrato per oro, argento, platino e palladio nei contratti COMEX e NYMEX. Ciò rende StoneX uno degli unici 11 depositi approvati negli Stati Uniti e l'unico merchant commissionario di futures (FCM) non bancario con tali capacità.
Questa approvazione consente la consegna diretta e lo stoccaggio di metalli idonei CME tramite la struttura di StoneX, in un momento di afflussi record di metalli fisici, con le scorte COMEX che superano i 43 milioni di once d'oro nel primo trimestre del 2025. La cassaforte di New York integra le operazioni esistenti di StoneX a Londra e Francoforte, rafforzando la sua infrastruttura globale per i metalli.
Questo sviluppo potenzia la piattaforma integrata verticalmente di StoneX per i metalli preziosi, offrendo ai clienti servizi completi che vanno dall'esecuzione delle operazioni e copertura dell'inventario fino alla liquidazione fisica, servendo trader istituzionali, banche, raffinerie e commercianti di lingotti.
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) ha alcanzado un hito significativo al recibir su bóveda de Nueva York la aprobación del CME Group como Depósito Registrado para oro, plata, platino y paladio bajo los contratos COMEX y NYMEX. Esto convierte a StoneX en uno de los únicos 11 depósitos aprobados en Estados Unidos y el único comerciante de futuros (FCM) no bancario con estas capacidades.
La aprobación permite la entrega directa y el almacenamiento de metales elegibles para CME a través de las instalaciones de StoneX, en un momento de entradas récord de metales físicos, con inventarios de COMEX que superan las 43 millones de onzas de oro en el primer trimestre de 2025. La bóveda de Nueva York complementa las operaciones existentes de StoneX en Londres y Frankfurt, fortaleciendo su infraestructura global de metales.
Este avance mejora la plataforma integrada verticalmente de metales preciosos de StoneX, ofreciendo a los clientes servicios completos desde la ejecución de operaciones y cobertura de inventarios hasta la liquidación física, atendiendo a traders institucionales, bancos, refinerías y distribuidores de lingotes.
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX)는 뉴욕 금고가 CME 그룹으로부터 COMEX 및 NYMEX 계약에 따른 금, 은, 백금, 팔라듐의 등록 보관소로 승인받으며 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이로써 StoneX는 미국 내 11개 승인 보관소 중 하나이자 비은행 선물 위탁업체(FCM) 중 유일하게 이러한 역량을 갖춘 기업이 되었습니다.
이번 승인을 통해 StoneX 시설을 통한 CME 적격 금속의 직접 인도 및 보관이 가능해졌으며, 2025년 1분기 COMEX 금 보유량이 4,300만 온스를 초과하는 기록적인 실물 금속 유입 시기에 이루어졌습니다. 뉴욕 금고는 런던과 프랑크푸르트에 있는 StoneX의 기존 운영을 보완하며 글로벌 금속 인프라를 강화합니다.
이 발전은 StoneX의 수직 통합 귀금속 플랫폼을 강화하여 거래 실행, 재고 헤지, 실물 결제에 이르는 포괄적인 서비스를 제공하며 기관 투자자, 은행, 정제소, 금괴 딜러를 지원합니다.
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ : SNEX) a franchi une étape importante : son coffre-fort de New York a reçu l'approbation du CME Group en tant que dépôt enregistré pour l'or, l'argent, le platine et le palladium dans le cadre des contrats COMEX et NYMEX. Cela fait de StoneX l'un des seuls 11 dépôts approuvés aux États-Unis et le seul commissionnaire de futures (FCM) non bancaire à disposer de telles capacités.
Cette approbation permet la livraison directe et le stockage des métaux éligibles CME via les installations de StoneX, à un moment où les flux physiques de métaux atteignent des niveaux records, avec des stocks COMEX dépassant 43 millions d'onces d'or au premier trimestre 2025. Le coffre-fort de New York complète les opérations existantes de StoneX à Londres et Francfort, renforçant ainsi son infrastructure mondiale des métaux.
Cette avancée renforce la plateforme intégrée verticalement de StoneX pour les métaux précieux, offrant aux clients des services complets allant de l'exécution des transactions et la couverture des stocks au règlement physique, au service des traders institutionnels, des banques, des raffineurs et des négociants en lingots.
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, da sein Tresor in New York die Genehmigung der CME Group als registriertes Lager für Gold, Silber, Platin und Palladium unter COMEX- und NYMEX-Kontrakten erhalten hat. Damit ist StoneX eines von nur 11 zugelassenen Lagern in den USA und der einzige nicht-bankliche Futures-Kommissionär (FCM) mit dieser Fähigkeit.
Die Genehmigung ermöglicht die direkte Lieferung und Lagerung von CME-qualifizierten Metallen über die Einrichtung von StoneX, und das in einer Zeit rekordverdächtiger physischer Metallzuflüsse, wobei die COMEX-Bestände im ersten Quartal 2025 über 43 Millionen Unzen Gold liegen. Der Tresor in New York ergänzt die bestehenden Standorte von StoneX in London und Frankfurt und stärkt die globale Metallinfrastruktur.
Diese Entwicklung verbessert die vertikal integrierte Edelmetallplattform von StoneX, indem sie Kunden umfassende Dienstleistungen von der Handelsausführung und Lagerabsicherung bis hin zur physischen Abwicklung bietet und institutionelle Händler, Banken, Raffinerien und Barrenhändler bedient.
- Became one of only 11 US CME-approved depositories for precious metals
- First and only non-bank FCM to operate a CME-approved metals depository
- Expands service offering with end-to-end precious metals trading and storage solutions
- Strategic expansion of global infrastructure with vaults in NY, London, and Frankfurt
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StoneX's CME-approved vault creates competitive advantage by enabling end-to-end metals trading, storage, and settlement for institutional clients.
StoneX's New York vault has received CME Group approval to store and deliver gold, silver, platinum, and palladium under COMEX and NYMEX contracts - a strategic enhancement positioning the company uniquely in precious metals markets. This certification places StoneX in select company as one of only 11 depositories in the US approved for COMEX and NYMEX deliveries, and distinctively as the only non-bank futures commission merchant (FCM) with this capability.
This approval creates a vertically integrated service model allowing clients to access the complete metals trading lifecycle through a single provider - from execution through physical delivery. For institutional traders, banks, refiners, and bullion dealers, this integration eliminates friction points and provides operational efficiencies when accessing regulated markets.
The timing appears strategically advantageous, as COMEX inventories exceeded 43 million ounces of gold in Q1 2025, indicating growing demand for US-based storage. This capability complements StoneX's existing vault operations in London and Frankfurt, strengthening their global infrastructure network and North American presence.
By bridging exchange access, financial services, and physical delivery, StoneX has enhanced its competitive positioning in a specialized market segment. This vertical integration strategy differentiates them from competitors who may only specialize in either trading or storage aspects of the metals ecosystem.
StoneX's depository approval strengthens precious metals market infrastructure amid record gold inflows, offering streamlined exchange access for institutional traders.
The CME approval for StoneX's New York vault significantly enhances market infrastructure for precious metals trading and settlement. This development comes at a pivotal time, with COMEX inventories reaching record levels of over 43 million ounces of gold in Q1 2025, reflecting increased demand for secure, regulated storage options.
For market participants, this certification creates valuable optionality for making and taking delivery under COMEX and NYMEX contracts. Institutional traders, banks, refiners, and bullion dealers now have a streamlined pathway to access exchange delivery mechanisms through StoneX's integrated services platform.
StoneX now occupies a unique position in the market as both a regulated FCM and an exchange-approved depository. This dual capability allows them to bridge the gap between financial trading and physical settlement more efficiently than specialized providers. Market participants benefit from reduced counterparty interfaces and simplified logistics when managing physical metal positions.
By expanding the network of approved depositories, this development contributes to market resilience and potentially enhances liquidity in physically-delivered contracts. For clients managing substantial physical inventories, StoneX now offers comprehensive solutions spanning trading, hedging, storage, and exchange delivery - addressing complex operational challenges in precious metals supply chains.
NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) has received approval from CME Group for its New York vault, authorizing it to store and deliver gold (including enhanced delivery), silver, platinum, and palladium under COMEX and NYMEX contracts. The designation enables clients to make and take delivery of CME-eligible metals directly through StoneX—enhancing the firm’s vertically integrated offering in precious metals.
This approval allows StoneX clients to access the COMEX and NYMEX delivery network via the firm’s New York vault, streamlining the process for institutional traders, banks, refiners, and bullion dealers seeking secure, regulated storage and direct access to the exchange. This development comes amid a record influx of physical metal into New York, with COMEX inventories surpassing 43 million ounces of gold in Q1 2025. As global demand for U.S.-based storage grows, StoneX’s new depository enhances market infrastructure, expands client delivery options, and reinforces the firm’s global capabilities in physical metals logistics.
Notably, the StoneX New York vault is now one of only 11 depositories in the United States approved to facilitate COMEX and NYMEX deliveries, positioning it as a critical logistical hub for the movement and settlement of exchange-traded metals across the world. It is also the only non-bank futures commission merchant (FCM) to operate such a facility—underscoring StoneX’s distinctive role in bridging exchange access, financial services, and physical delivery. The new facility strengthens the company’s position in North America while complementing existing global vault operations in London and Frankfurt.
“Our approval as a CME-Approved Depository is a natural extension of our long-term strategy to build a fully integrated global metals platform,” said Philip Smith, Chief Executive Officer of StoneX Group Inc. “We have made significant investments to serve our clients end-to-end—from trade execution and inventory hedging to physical settlement—and this move enhances our ability to meet that need at scale. As markets evolve, we are positioning StoneX to be not just a participant but a builder of infrastructure that supports transparency, access, and resiliency across the commodities space.”
Highlighting the significance of the certification, Michael Skinner, Global Head of Metals at StoneX, emphasized the firm’s expanded capabilities: “This milestone further deepens our ability to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions for our precious metals clients,” said Skinner. “Whether clients are seeking to trade futures, manage physical inventories, or make and take delivery through the exchange, we’re uniquely positioned to support their needs across the full trade lifecycle—with the reliability and credibility that comes from being both a regulated FCM and an exchange-approved depository.”
About StoneX Group Inc.
StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high touch service and deep expertise. The Company strives to be the one trusted partner for its clients, providing its network, product and services to allow them to pursue trading opportunities, manage their market risks, make investments and improve their business performance. A Fortune-100 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 4,600 employees serve more than 54,000 commercial, institutional, and global payments clients, and more than 400,000 self-directed/retail accounts, from more than 80 offices spread across six continents. Further information on the Company is available at www.stonex.com.
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