FRANCE TOLD US G20 PRESIDENCY THAT IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT SOUTH AFRICA IS BEING PREVENTED IN TAKING PART IN PREPARATIONS FOR G20 SUMMIT - FRENCH DIOPLOMATIC SOURCE

The Monetary Authority of Singapore plans to expand gold-storage capacity to attract foreign central banks and sovereign entities, as part of efforts to strengthen Singapore’s position as a regional bullion hub and compete with Hong Kong. The initiative includes providing vaulting services, developing gold-linked capital market products, and building a clearing system for over-the-counter gold settlement in collaboration with industry participants. Institutions such as the World Gold Council estimate central banks now hold about 18% of all gold ever mined, underscoring the scale of potential demand for custody services. Singapore has also formed a working group involving major financial institutions, as it seeks to challenge established hubs like London and Hong Kong in gold trading and storage. Officials say the market is large enough for multiple centers to coexist, with central banks increasingly viewing gold as a safe-haven asset in an uncertain global environment.

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