The ever-growing appetite by Asian investors to park money into physical gold has prompted a gold kilobar listing on COMEX starting to trade from January 26th with physical delivery to select Hong Kong vaults.
If there is any place in the world where the yellow metal hasn't lost its luster for the past three years since prices of gold peaked around $1,900 per ounce, it's Asia. The CME Group has become the latest Exchange to start providing gold futures with physical delivery in the region.
The company announced that starting from January 26th, it will offer physical Gold Kilo Futures contracts. The move comes as the year kicks off with a blast for gold bulls in a month which is typically very bullish for gold.
According to historical data, gold prices have grown on average about 1.6% in January, between 1975 and 2013. This year doesn’t seem to be any different as gold prices have already rallied 2% in the first three days of trading in 2015.
Hourly Gold Prices Chart in 2015, Source: NetStation
The new Physical Gold Kilo contract will be listed on COMEX and will be directly tied to the prices of 9999 gold in Hong Kong.
CME Group’s Executive Director for precious metals, Harriet Hunnable, said, “This new Gold Kilo Futures contract will complement the familiar benchmark 100 troy ounce Gold Futures, and will provide a precise Risk Management instrument for the Hong Kong physical gold market and exposure to regional gold price formation.”
“As demand for gold grows rapidly in China and the Far East markets, and physical bullion moves eastward, the world increasingly looks at market conditions and price signals in the biggest bullion trading hub in the region – Hong Kong,” she explained.
With the average household in China holding as much as 20% of its assets in gold and with the savings culture dominating the region, easy money prompts individuals and investors to seek alternatives which have a good history of storing value.
Gold has rallied close to 400% for the past 15 years and is a proven store of value especially in times of economic turmoil. With Chinese growth rampant over the past decade, the cultural appeal of physical gold investment has only been on the rise as purchasing power of the population increased.
The physical delivery of the product will take place at several approved vaults in the region's key hub for gold trading, Hong Kong. Physical gold will be electronically transacted via CME Globex, under the ticker GCK.
If there is any place in the world where the yellow metal hasn't lost its luster for the past three years since prices of gold peaked around $1,900 per ounce, it's Asia. The CME Group has become the latest Exchange to start providing gold futures with physical delivery in the region.
The company announced that starting from January 26th, it will offer physical Gold Kilo Futures contracts. The move comes as the year kicks off with a blast for gold bulls in a month which is typically very bullish for gold.
According to historical data, gold prices have grown on average about 1.6% in January, between 1975 and 2013. This year doesn’t seem to be any different as gold prices have already rallied 2% in the first three days of trading in 2015.
Hourly Gold Prices Chart in 2015, Source: NetStation
The new Physical Gold Kilo contract will be listed on COMEX and will be directly tied to the prices of 9999 gold in Hong Kong.
CME Group’s Executive Director for precious metals, Harriet Hunnable, said, “This new Gold Kilo Futures contract will complement the familiar benchmark 100 troy ounce Gold Futures, and will provide a precise Risk Management instrument for the Hong Kong physical gold market and exposure to regional gold price formation.”
“As demand for gold grows rapidly in China and the Far East markets, and physical bullion moves eastward, the world increasingly looks at market conditions and price signals in the biggest bullion trading hub in the region – Hong Kong,” she explained.
With the average household in China holding as much as 20% of its assets in gold and with the savings culture dominating the region, easy money prompts individuals and investors to seek alternatives which have a good history of storing value.
Gold has rallied close to 400% for the past 15 years and is a proven store of value especially in times of economic turmoil. With Chinese growth rampant over the past decade, the cultural appeal of physical gold investment has only been on the rise as purchasing power of the population increased.
The physical delivery of the product will take place at several approved vaults in the region's key hub for gold trading, Hong Kong. Physical gold will be electronically transacted via CME Globex, under the ticker GCK.
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CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
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In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
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Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
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