Partnering Us - Japan

ASAHI METALFINE

ASAHI METALFINE was established in April 2023 as a manufacturing and sales company in the precious metals business segment of ARE Holdings Group. ASAHI METALFINE manufactures high-quality and high-value-added precious metal products. Its trading division sells these high-value-added products globally. In 2024, ASAHI METALFINE began retail sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion products. WPIC assists ASAHI METALFINE in broadening its range of platinum products, offering platinum market intelligence and enhanced investor insights.

JBMA

The Japan Bullion Market Association (JBMA) was established in 2019, with the objective of promoting the domestic precious metal market through a range of educational, communication and networking activities. Co-operation with international organisations active in precious metals is a major focus, and WPIC works closely with JBMA on initiatives to increase the level of research insight available to current and potential Japanese investors in platinum.

JPX Group

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is one of the leading exchange groups in the Asia-Pacific region. JPX’s exchanges include Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), Osaka Exchange (OSE) and Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM).
JPX offers a wide range of investment opportunities across multiple types of futures and options, underlying equity indices, fixed income and commodities including precious metals, rubber, agricultural, oil and electricity.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, est 1927 manages the world’s longest running platinum ETF product in Japan. WPIC supports Mitsubishi in promoting the ETF to Asian investors.

Nihon Material

Founded in Tokyo in 1992, Nihon Material is one of Japan’s leading integrated precious metals companies, providing a comprehensive range of products and services across gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The company’s operations span bullion trading, precious metal materials for jewellery, industrial-use metals such as electronic materials, as well as fully-integrated refining and recycling services. WPIC leverages its global network to assist Nihon Material with local investor education, product development, and its international expansion.

Noguchi Coin

Noguchi Coin is a precious metals company based in Japan and Singapore, specialising in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins for investors and collectors. The company provides investment-grade and collectible coins to customers worldwide who value asset preservation and long-term security. Leveraging WPIC’s extensive global partner network, WPIC facilitates business matching for Noguchi Coin, expanding its co-operation channels and supporting Noguchi Coin in enhancing investor education initiatives in the platinum investment market.