Panel

How global rules can curb illicit gold trade flows

Discover how the trade operates and what policy options governments have to counter its rapidly evolving influence.

Event date and time: 15 June 2026 — 12:30 TO 13:30 BST

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

Gold underpins global finance, but illicit trade channels link mining to criminal economies. These flows expand across borders, exposing gaps in regulation and data.

Weak oversight allows criminal networks to persist, highlighting the need for coordinated policy responses to protect markets and limit illicit financial activity.

This event discusses:

  • What drives illicit gold flows across producer and consumer markets?
  • How do criminal networks exploit gaps in regulation?
  • What are the common transnational vulnerabilities afflicting authorities?
  • What policy options might strengthen oversight and enforcement?
  • How can governments and regulators coordinate more effectively?

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