Committed to success

WE COMBINE STRATEGIC INSIGHT WITH DEEP EXPERIENCE TO OPERATE SUCCESSFULLY IN COMPLEX POLITICAL ARENAS, ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES WITH OUR PARTNERS IN AFRICA.

ABOUT

We are a boutique global commodities trading house, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We specialise in precious metals, with a focus on gold, as well as crude and refined oil products. While the group is active globally, our primary focus is pan-African.

Uniquely experienced in these sectors, we also offer structuring and advisory services, underpinned by decades of combined corporate commercial experience. At all times, we deal directly with decision-makers, leaders and captains of industry. Uniquely, we frequently work closely with sovereign and para-statal stakeholders.

Always, our focus is on proven performance in execution.

OUR SERVICES

At GCF Holdings, our expertise extends beyond trading to encompass a comprehensive suite of services designed to support our partners in navigating the complexities of global commodities markets. Whether it's the secure trading of precious metals, the reliable sourcing and distribution of energy products, or strategic advisory tailored to unique market conditions, we deliver solutions with precision and integrity. Each of our core services is rooted in a deep understanding of the industries we serve, ensuring proven performance and sustainable partnerships.

gold

Exporting gold from Africa presents several challenges, typically due to a combination of regulatory, logistical and political factors. With the gold industry in Africa often subject to strict government oversight, and complex legal frameworks designed to control the flow of precious metals and prevent illicit trade, navigating this landscape often requires extensive paperwork, approvals and permits. Political instability and fluctuating exchange rates can further complicate the export process and create logistical hurdles, potentially increasing risks and costs.

Critically, we are fully alive to the above considerations – we action and execute our gold strategies and trades mindfully, in compliance with both local and international standards.

Our strength lies in our years of expertise in the precious metals markets, providing reliable, secure and transparent arrangements and structures for buying and selling gold. We provide tailored solutions to meet unique needs and circumstances. Our commitment to integrity and our highly experienced team and platform ensures that every transaction is smooth, efficient and successful.

We prioritize the security of your funds and investment, via tested structures and long-standing and tested processes, while remaining aware that some transactions may require a customised or innovative solution and structure. We strive to build long-term relationships based on trust and excellence, allowing you to take advantage of opportunities in the gold sector with confidence.

petroleum

With decades of experience, we specialise in sourcing, distributing and managing high quality petroleum products across international markets. Our unique connectivity across suppliers, oil traders and partners allows us to deliver reliable energy solutions tailored to meet dynamic, and often challenging, needs of business worldwide. We are positioned to structure and execute both simple as well as structured arrangements involving crude oil, refined products or specialised fuels. We are committed to ensuring seamless transactions with a focus on sustainability, efficiency and certainty of execution.

We offer access to efficient logistical support that supports competitive pricing and timely deliveries, including in more challenging geographies. We prioritise building long-term relationships by providing customised solutions that support their needs and objectives, be it financial, strategic or national.

We are dedicated to ensuring secure, sustainable and consistent energy supplies, including across challenging regions of Africa.

advisory

GCF Holdings specialises in providing tailored advisory and strategic guidance to businesses operating in some of the world’s most challenging and dynamic regions, including Africa.

With extensive experience navigating the complexities of these markets, we offer deep local insights coupled with a global perspective, allowing companies to mitigate risks and seize emerging opportunities. From political and economic assessments (borne of a keen awareness of ultimate stakeholders and decision-makers), we help you make informed decisions in high-growth but volatile environments.

We are committed to delivering actionable, and sustainable, strategies that allow partners to capture opportunities.

We understand the unique challenges posed by infrastructure limitations, regulatory uncertainties and geo-political shifts – we work closely with our partners to ensure that every decision is strategic, achievable and aligned with the partner's commercial goals.