HSBC has over 140 years of proven expertise in the precious metals market, and is one of the world's leading metals trading houses.

HSBC Bank USA is the key metals risk management arm of the HSBC Group. As a full member of the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) and a member of the London gold and silver fixes, HSBC Bank USA is the only firm that is a member of all the London daily precious metals fixings. HSBC is also a founder member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). In addition, HSBC Bank plc is a category 2 Associate Broker Clearing Member of the LME.

On the local end, HSBC Bank Malta plc provides the following services:

• bullion service on behalf of local gold manufacturers for delivery in Malta
  
• buying and selling gold and other metals over clients metal accounts accordingly
  
• bullion services on behalf of local customers and delivering same to a foreign destination