James Elvis Burton

SPDR Gold Trust was launched by World Gold Trust Services in November 2004 under the name streetTracks Gold Trust. On May 21, 2008, the name was changed due to the re-branding initiative of State Street in 2007 that consolidated the firm's exchange traded fund offerings.

Gold Bullion Securities Ltd. is a Melbourne based ASX listed company offering investors participation in the gold bullion market and to buy and sell that interest through the trading of a security on the ASX. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Global X Metal Securities Australia Ltd. provides gold bullion securities services. The company issues five separate types of Metal Securities, including precious metals, gold, silver, platinum and palladium. It issues metal securities on the Australian stock exchange. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

World Gold Council Ltd. engages in the provision of advice and insights about gold for stakeholders and decision makers. It also develops policies and set industry standards, and support and advises central banks and sovereign wealth funds. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.