Singapore has long played an important role in the global gold market. It is a major refining centre, processing and refining gold for export to markets across the region. There is healthy trading activity, augmented by Singapore’s role as a major international financial centre and location for many of the world’s largest banking and financial institutions. But Singapore’s role isn’t just limited to refining and trading. There is an active jewellery market and fabrication takes place in the country for export to markets across the world. The retail bar and coin market is also very active, and bar and coin demand was up 22% last year in Singapore – one of the highest percentage increases across the markets we study. This strong retail investment interest in gold is serviced by an active bar and coin market in Singapore, with many dealers and even banks offering gold to consumers. All of this makes Singapore an ideal place to consider a career in the gold market, and it is not surprising that we have seen significant growth in attendance at the training we have run in partnership with the SBMA over the last few years. This interest isn’t just limited to Singapore – many institutions across the region have sent delegates to attend the programme, cementing Singapore’s role as a regional gold hub.