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21 Nov 2024
History of Silver As Money: From Ancient to Modern Times
While money today is entirely fiat currency, silver’s historical use for millennia as money is an important reminder that silver, like gold, continues to be a safe-haven asset that protects against currency debasement and monetary inflation.
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23 Oct 2024
Singapore’s Tax Policies on Investment Precious Metals and Bullion
As an increasingly prominent global hub for precious metals, Singapore offers a unique and attractive tax environment for international investors looking to buy and store bullion. In this article, we review the key aspects of Singapore's tax framework on investment precious metals.
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15 Oct 2024
Le Freeport: An Overview of the Singapore Storage Facility’s History and Current State
Le Freeport, formerly known as Singapore Freeport, is a secure storage facility in Singapore. We examine its progress since its inception and the challenges it faced in adapting to the changing landscape of asset storage.
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04 Oct 2024
Types of Gold Investments
In this article, we will discuss the various types of gold investments, their advantages, and risks, as well as tips on how to diversify your investment portfolio with gold.
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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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