How global rules can curb illicit gold trade flows
15 June 2026, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE
Think tank: Chatham House
This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House explores how the trade operates and what policy options governments have to counter its rapidly evolving influence.
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?
Speakers
Event chaired by Dr Christopher Sabatini.
Dr Christopher Sabatini – Director, Latin America Programme
Ahmed Soliman – Senior Research Fellow, Africa Programme
Marcena Hunter – Director of Extractives, Global Iniative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Dr Dan Watson PhD – Research Associate for Conflict, Security and Development Programme, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
