Shaokai Fan - World Gold Council's Research on Asian Central Banks and Gold (Opinion)

Summary

Silver Bullion Television host Patrick Vierra welcomes Shaokai Fan, Global Head of Central Banks at the World Gold Council, for an in-depth discussion at The Reserve in Singapore. In this episode Shaokai offered his insights into Asian gold markets and Asian central banks. His research uncovers interesting things that precious metals investors and those looking at gold should know. Watch this episode to find out more.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
01:03 Will central banks continue to buy gold
01:40 Why do central banks buy gold, why do they sell gold
02:45 Gold is apolitical
03:14 Central banks buying domestically
03:58 How important is it to have reserves not tied to any sovereign currency
04:47 Poland’s appetite for gold on the rise
05:55 Are there target numbers for gold with emerging markets and developed markets?
08:45 Only 8% of China’s reserves in gold?
10:29 Southeast Asia and central bank gold
13:58 Forms of gold that are being bought in Southeast Asia
14:59 Effect of Ukraine-Russia and gold
15:52 Tariffs and gold
17:14 Interesting things research says about gold
19:37 The future and evolution of money
23:47 What would you say about gold to someone who has not invested in gold

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