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25 Oct 2023
Singapore’s Success Story
How does a small country with no natural resources transform itself into a global financial center with a world-class airport and first-world amenities? We examine some of the decisions made by the Singapore government over the years to find out why they've worked, and how they have contributed to Singapore becoming one of the richest countries in the world.
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09 Oct 2023
This is When Gold and Silver Do Well
There are many reasons to invest in gold and silver, but how do you know when is a good time to buy? The key lies in knowing what the state of the economy is in, and what measures the central banks are likely to be taking. This article introduces the best times to buy into gold and silver.
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27 Sep 2023
The Cost of Dollar Sterilization
What does "dollar sterilization" mean? We explain the concept in this article, and show how it works, as well as the unintended effects that can happen, such as unexpected inflation that defies the overall economic situation.
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24 Aug 2023
How UN, CIA, IMF. and World Bank statistics have misrepresented Singapore debt
Authoritative entities have painted Singapore as having high debt, but the Singapore Government has had substantially more surplusses than deficits over the last 30 years. So where does this "debt" come from? Read on to find out what Singapore's "debt" is, and how the situation has been misrepresented.
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14 Jul 2023
Why Singapore is Increasing Its Gold Reserves
This article delves into the factors driving Singapore's proactive approach toward gold accumulation. We explore the historical context, reasons behind the increased reserves, Singapore's unique approach, and the potential benefits and implications of this strategic move.
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12 Jun 2023
Silver's Undervaluation: A Precious Metal in High Demand That Is Growing Scarcer
After discussing this with trade journalists and industry insiders and conducting my own research, I realized that the upcoming photovoltaic silver demand might well be, short of a USD currency crisis, the major catalyst to push silver into triple-digit valuations.
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12 May 2023
From Creditanstalt to UBS-Credit Suisse: The Dangers of Merging Troubled Banks
At its core, the frantic merger of UBS and Credit Suisse was another chapter in the all-too-familiar topic of ‘too big to fail’ banks. In this article, we examine a similar instance of merging banks into a super bank that failed with catastrophic consequences that brought on a global depression.
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13 Mar 2023
The Weakest Link: Third-party Risk and its Impact on your Wealth
You may have recently heard about the downfall of Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank, or the depegging of the stablecoin USDC from the dollar. While these events may seem exclusive to the cryptocurrency market, it is important to recognize their potential implications for other asset classes.
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27 Feb 2023
How Silver Bullion Conducts Precious Metal Audits
A precious metals audit essentially answers this common question from customers, “How can I be sure that my gold and silver bullion are in the vault?”
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16 Dec 2022
Gold Revaluation: Fantasy or a Likely Solution?
Analysts have returned gold price estimates ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 should gold back currencies again. Regardless, what does history say about gold revaluation?
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