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Gold Commentary
Singapore Kilobar Gold Contract To Launch in October 2014
Singapore, Monday, 29 September 2014
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA), Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the World Gold Council, today announced that the new exchange-traded Singapore Kilobar Gold Contract (“Contract”) will launch on Monday, 13 October 2014.
New Gold Investor Report Highlights How Rising GDP Drives Consumer Gold Demand
“The growth dividend: how rising GDP lifts consumer gold demand” – one of a series of papers published today by the World Gold Council – highlights how gold demand benefits at all stages of the economic cycle, including in times of expansion as well as in times of duress.
Start of Shanghai Free Trade Zone trading sees World Gold Council and Shanghai Gold Exchange announce future cooperation to develop China's gold market
World Gold Trust Services Appoints William Rhind as Chief Executive Officer
World Gold Trust Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the World Gold Council, has named William Rhind as its Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is with immediate effect and alongside his responsibilities for ETFs, at the World Gold Council.
China Gold Association and the World Gold Council partner to advance understanding of the gold market
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, and the China Gold Association have today signed a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement’, at the official launch of the China Gold Congress & Expo 2014 on Sept 11, 2014, in Beijing.
Together, the organisations aim to enhance the global understanding of the gold market and supply chain and China’s role within it through the exchange of research, data insights and developing innovations in gold for investment, technology and jewellery.
