you can trade GLD without doin KYC/AML ?
Of course not. But many people are already setup with online or full-service brokerages. So it's just a phone call or a few clicks of the mouse to purchase an ETF.
you could sell him some yourself, but honestly I recommend the full cavirtex experience, sure it takes a few days to get the paperwork cleared, but once you're set... its well worth the pain.
This is how I'm leaning too. It's a bit of a process, but it's the right way to do it.