... that will operate independently from the London Stock Exchange and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This step effectively severs gold pricing from the dominance of Western financial institutions and is aimed at strengthening the country's financial independence. New Exchange: Gold Bullion Trading in St. Petersburg The St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange (SPbMTSB), in collaboration with the state-owned company "Goznak," plans to begin trading physical gold in the form of bullion in the third quarter of 2025. Trades will be conducted on a “one lot — one bar” basis in a spot trading environment. Initially, the exchange will offer two types of gold bars: metric bars ...

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