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Hong Kong aims to become a global precious metals trading hub

Hong Kong is making a renewed push to become a global trading hub for precious metals, leveraging several key factors. The city has a long-standing reputation for gold jewelry, with brands like Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang attracting international customers. Recent developments include the launch of a central clearing and settlement system and a delivery connection with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, which are expected to bolster its ambitions. AI

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Hong Kong aims to become a global precious metals trading hub

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Zhang ·

    Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally succeed in becoming precious metal’s trading hub

    For decades, Hong Kong has been a hub for gold jewellery. Brands such as Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang have drawn buyers from the world over, aided by the city’s duty-free status and its proximity to one of the world’s largest gold-consuming markets. Two years ago, when offici…