Singapore opens world's first physical precious metals exchange

``In yet another attempt to encourage gold trading in the country, Singapore's SGPMX, (Singapore Precious Metals Exchange) on Wednesday launched the world's first physical precious metals exchange with peer-to-peer bullion trading capabilities integrated into the trading platform... The platform which will operate 24/7 will allow investors and traders to buy and sell physical gold for as little as $1,000. ... The exchange allows traders to buy and sell precious metals securely and conveniently, supporting real-time transactions with internationally recognised mints. This addresses private investors' issues with liquidity, and also eliminates the costs of assaying precious metals when traders purchase or sell the holdings.''