The Switzerland of Asia
Singapore: a leading marketplace for precious metals
In recent years, this metropolis has established itself as a global center for the trading and storage of precious metals. With physical investment-quality precious metals exempt from its Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its state-of-the-art vault infrastructure being continuously expanded, the city-state attracts investors, refineries and traders from all over the world. It combines a strictly regulated, transparent financial environment with optimal conditions for securely facilitating the international movement of gold, silver and platinum metals.
Thanks to our new location, we can manage your transports from the initial planning phase to the final delivery, and during all operational processes – enabling us to provide time-critical and highly sensitive deliveries both within Singapore and between the world’s major financial centers.
The “Switzerland of Asia”: a stable haven for global assets
The enhanced collaboration between Helveticor and stakeholders on the ground in Singapore is based on a foundation of shared values. Singapore is often referred to as the “Switzerland of Asia” due to its economic and structural conditions. As a first-class financial and economic hub, the city-state boasts an enormous concentration of banks, investment firms and insurance companies that function as the key drivers of the global economy. Both countries are internationally renowned for their political neutrality, high level of legal certainty, impeccable economic stability and uncompromising awareness of quality.
These parallels make the new location a perfect bridge: we are bringing tried-and-tested Swiss precision and discretion to the Asia region, while at the same time tapping into the first-class future-oriented infrastructure of the Singaporean market. This synergy generates measurable added value for our customers in the form of watertight security and ultra-reliable processes. In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, global capital is specifically seeking stability.
Singapore’s unwavering rule of law, stable governance and seamless protection of property rights make the city-state a natural destination for anyone seeking secure, long-term storage for their assets.
Our services in Singapore
- Handling international air freight shipments
- Handling international sea freight shipments
- National transport of valuables
- High-security storage
Impressive market growth
Since 2014, private gold holdings in Singapore have surged sixteen-fold, rising to over 800 tonnes.
Sichere Wertlogistik in Singapur: Helveticor bietet maßgeschneiderte B2B-Lösungen für Transport & Hochsicherheitslagerung von Edelmetallen. Erfahren Sie mehr! Perfectly situated both geographically and strategically, the metropolis connects the major gold consumer markets of China and India with Western financial centers.
The market´s dynamism is reflected in the numbers, with the city-state also among the top three locations globally in thers of the net inflow of millionaires (which goes hand-in-hand with a boom in family offices). At present, the largest source of this new wealth is Europe.
Forecasts clearly indicate that this expansion is going to continue: over the next three years, gold stocks are expected to exceed the 1,200-tonne mark. Singapore’s next strategic step on its journey to becoming the world’s leading gold hub is to attract greater numbers of foreign central banks to store their government gold reserves there.
Between cultural roots and state-of-the-art infrastructure
Gold is deeply rooted in Asian culture and people’s daily lives. In many countries across the region, this precious metal is considered to be much more stable than national currencies and is traditionally used as a medium of exchange, repository of value and for high-quality jewelry and gifts. In Singapore, this rapidly increasing interest among investors is accompanied by top-class logistical infrastructure.
The hub is home to cutting-edge high-security vaults, offering a safe haven for generations to come. These ultra-secure facilities are favored by high-net-worth individuals as well as by global institutions and central banks. They illustrate Singapore’s willingness to position itself in this market – and to grow. They illustrate Singapore’s willingness to position itself in this market – and to grow.
Our location in Singapore
Helveticor (SG) Pte. Ltd.
9 Raffles Place
#18-21, Republic Plaza
048619 Singapore
customerservice.sin@helveticor.ch
Helveticor on the ground
Our physical presence in Singapore is the result of years of successful networking. Helveticor has previously participated in the Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference (APPMC) and will have strong representation at the event every year. This major industry conference is organized by the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA), which was founded in 1993 by leading companies in the precious metals industry to promote market growth, share expertise and oversee the highest standards.
Our new location sees us consolidate this connection. Helveticor combines the core Swiss values of reliability, neutrality and discretion with the first-class conditions of the Singaporean market. From ultra-secure asset logistics to specialized customs clearance and a perfectly coordinated transport chain, we offer tailor-made B2B solutions – right where the future of the precious metals market is shining the brightest.
OTHER SERVICES
HIGH SECURITY STORAGE
We store your valuable assets in high-security buildings in Switzerland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, and in the most important financial centers in the world. Whether you require long-term storage, a brief stopover, or time in our own customs warehouse, we have a solution to suit you.
PHARMACEUTICAL LOGISTICS
As security specialists, we apply our expertise to the most exacting requirements in pharmaceutical logistics. We don’t simply strive for maximum transport security and continuous temperature monitoring according to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) – we ensure these things as a baseline requirement.
COMMUNICATION
We know that communication is the key to a successful partnership. You can choose from a number of different ways to get in touch with us to discuss your concerns, questions, and requirements.
ONLINE SERVICES
Our state-of-the-art customer portal offers a comprehensive insight into your orders, your current inventory, and valuations. It’s easy to use and available round the clock
