Our compliance framework

Vertex Metals Ltd operates a comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) programme in accordance with the requirements of the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOM FSA) and applicable UK Money Laundering Regulations.

All counterparties — whether buyers or suppliers — are subject to Customer Due Diligence (CDD) before any trade commences. This includes identity verification of beneficial owners and key principals, source of funds and business activity review, and ongoing monitoring of the trading relationship.

Enhanced due diligence (EDD) is applied where counterparties are located in higher-risk jurisdictions, are politically exposed persons (PEPs), or where the trade involves goods with elevated dual-use risk.

Vertex Metals maintains a documented AML/KYC policy and conducts regular reviews of its procedures in line with regulatory guidance.

Vertex Metals Ltd operates a strict no-cash policy. All payments — whether from buyers or to suppliers — must be made via verified bank transfer through a regulated financial institution, or under a documentary Letter of Credit.

Vertex Metals does not accept cash, cryptocurrency, or informal value transfer payments in connection with any trade. All funds must originate from and be directed to accounts held in the name of the verified counterparty.

Vertex Metals Ltd screens all counterparties — including buyers, sellers, agents, intermediaries, and beneficial owners — against applicable sanctions lists at onboarding and every six months thereafter.

Screening is conducted against:

• UK HM Treasury (OFSI) consolidated sanctions list
• UN Security Council consolidated list
• EU sanctions lists (as applicable)
• Other applicable regimes depending on jurisdiction and transaction type

Any transaction that would involve, directly or indirectly, a sanctions-designated person, entity, or jurisdiction is declined. Screening records are retained and available for regulatory inspection.

The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) takes effect 1 January 2027. Aluminium is within scope. UK importers will be required to report and ultimately pay for the carbon intensity of imported aluminium products.

Vertex Metals is actively preparing for CBAM implementation. This includes engaging with Indian suppliers to collect installation-level carbon intensity data (tCO₂e per tonne of product), building internal tracking and reporting systems, and monitoring HMRC guidance as it is published.

Buyers who may be affected by CBAM obligations are encouraged to raise this with us at the enquiry stage. We are committed to providing the data and documentation necessary to support your CBAM reporting requirements. Vertex Metals must register with HMRC as an authorised declarant before 1 January 2027.

For specific enquiries about CBAM documentation or carbon intensity data, contact: sales@vertexmetalsltd.com

Vertex Metals Ltd operates under the following regulatory frameworks:

Governing frameworks: Proceeds of Crime Act 2008 (IOM), Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Code 2019 (IOM), UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended), OFSI sanctions obligations.

Vertex Metals Ltd's operational systems, trade documentation workflows, supplier qualification procedures, and internal review processes are designed to comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements from the outset of operations.

This approach applies to our full operating framework, including:

• Trade documentation management (bills of lading, certificates of origin, mill test reports)
• Supplier qualification and ongoing review procedures
• Order management and buyer communication processes
• Internal audit and management review cycle
• Continual improvement procedures

GDPR

All personal data — belonging to buyers, suppliers, or their representatives — is processed in full compliance with UK GDPR. Data is not sold or shared with third parties without consent and is retained only for its legitimate business purpose. Data subjects may request access to or deletion of their data by contacting admin@vertexmetalsltd.com.