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27 Sep 2024
An Overview of the Singapore Precious Metals Market for International Investors
While Singapore is often referred to as a tax haven and a great precious metal storage location alongside the Cayman Islands and Panama, the city-state is vastly different in many ways. This article will help you understand Singapore’s deep-rootedness in the precious metals trade and its conscious effort to develop itself into today's precious metals hub.
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16 Sep 2024
Precious Metal Vault Storage: Differences Between Unallocated, Allocated and Segregated Storage
If you plan to store gold, silver, or platinum bullion in a vault, you will undoubtedly encounter various storage jargon, such as unallocated, allocated, and segregated, in your research. This article will demystify the different ways precious metals are stored in the industry and help you understand which type of bullion storage you should choose.
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03 Sep 2024
Credit Suisse Gold Bars: A Guide to Their History and Product Range
One of the most popular ways to invest in gold is through purchasing gold bars, and Credit Suisse is one of the most reputable names in the gold bar market. In this article, we will take a closer look at Credit Suisse gold bars and explore everything you need to know before investing in this asset.
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20 Aug 2024
Poland and India Central Banks Lead in Gold Acquisition For Reserves in Q2
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 Gold Demand Trends revealed that Poland and India were the joint largest buyers of gold in the second quarter. Both countries added about 19 metric tons of gold to their gold reserves.
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13 Aug 2024
How Much Silver is Used in Different Products
With a host of uses, silver remains one of the most versatile precious metals in the world. While it is often considered an investment asset in bullion bars and coins, silver’s utility extends to many industries that leverage its unique properties.
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06 Aug 2024
Why Singapore is One of the Best Countries For Offshore Gold Storage
Investors who own substantial holdings in physical gold and other precious metals understand the importance of storing their bullion offshore in a safe jurisdiction. We explain why Singapore is an excellent offshore gold storage location.
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02 Aug 2024
PAMP Suisse Gold Bars: A Guide to Their History and Product Range
PAMP Suisse has been a venerable international brand for precious metals for decades. If you are considering buying PAMP gold bars, this article will give you a better understanding of PAMP's history and products.
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29 Jul 2024
Testing Gold With a Specific Gravity or Density Test
There are many ways to test whether a gold coin or bar is real. One of the most common and simplest gold testing methods is the density test.
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19 Jul 2024
Gold & Silver Loans: How You Can Borrow Against Your Precious Metals
Gold and silver have long been among the most trusted assets to protect against inflation and monetary debasement. In this article, we share our thoughts on silver and gold loans based on our experience operating a precious metal loan program.
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16 Jul 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the 2024 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey
The Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey, published annually by the World Gold Council (WGC) since 2018, compiles central bank responses to questions regarding gold reserves management. We summarized the 5 key takeaways from this year’s survey to help you understand the developing gold trends.
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