ASI is pleased to work with the following organizations in an effort to meet all your precious metals, foreign currency, and overseas asset protection needs. Please follow the links to their sites for more specific information on their services.
· Adrian Day Funds Management
Adrian Day's Investment Analyst is a monthly publication with over 27,000 subscribers. Adrian Day is a global investment analyst who is a recognized economics lecturer and a popular speaker at numerous financial conferences. For subscription information please call 410-224-8885.
· American Church Trust Company
U.S. trustee/custodian for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for both precious metals and foreign currency IRAs including Foreign Securities, International Certificates of Deposit, and Swiss Annuities.
· Bank Julius Baer
One of Switzerland's leading banking institutions that manages substantial assets for private and institutional clients globally, with services that include: asset management and investment counseling, investment funds for private and institutional investors, institutional brokerage and securities and foreign exchange trading.
· Bank J. Vontobel & Company (Switzerland)
A Swiss bank specialized in asset management for high-worth private individuals. The bank's other core activities involve investment advisory services, securities transactions, capital market transactions, trading in foreign currencies and derivative products.
· BFI Consulting
A Swiss financial services company and wealth preservation consultant specialized in advising international clients on strategies that are based on tailored annuities and life insurance policies.
· Casey Research, your headquarters for actionable information on contrarian investment opportunities with double and triple-digit potential.
Legions of brokers and dozens of publications routinely provide "ideas" for investments that, in a good year, may beat inflation and provide a modest return. In stark contrast, there is Casey Research, founded by legendary speculator Doug Casey. Again and again, Doug Casey has made fortunes for readers by identifying investments that produce double and triple-digit returns in just 12 to 24 months.
These investments do not involve trading futures, options or other complicated instruments-just straightforward U.S. and international stocks you can buy or sell online or with a quick call to your broker.
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· Daily Wealth
Written by Dr. Steve Sjuggerud and Tom Dyson, DailyWealth is a free e-letter focused on the world’s best contrarian investment opportunities. Click here to begin receiving a free subscription.
· ENR Asset Management
Eric N. Roseman founded this privately owned Canadian company engaged in discretionary asset management, mutual fund partnerships and newsletter advisory services; specializing in customizing multi-manager mutual fund portfolios for private banks, institutions and high net-worth investors.
· Investment U (Baltimore, Maryland)
InvestmentU.com is a resource for the individual investor, with a message board and categorized investing articles from New York Times best-selling author Mark Skousen. The Investment U newsletter is a free, twice-weekly email publication offering unbiased research and investing guidance for the long haul.
· Investor's Hotline
Founded by Joe Bradley, Investor's Hotline is a private monthly service for investors based on the simple concept - Listen, Learn, Profit. Hear Joe's interviews with the world's best financial minds while he probes and delves into the issues that will help you achieve the maximum profit for your portfolio. Click here to subscribe.
· Jyske Bank (Denmark)
A Copenhagen-based bank, offering a wide range of products and services for the international diversification of assets. Specialize in providing the best financial advice and highly individualized service; called person-to-person banking
· Nagel and Associates
The firm's lawyers help provide international business leverage for leading corporations, entrepreneurs and individuals. Our diversity of experience helps us know how clients' overseas operations fit into the broader context of a country's culture, language and style of "doing business."
· The Perth Mint Certificate Program (PMCP)
Government guaranteed precious metals certificate program for storage of precious metals at The Perth Mint, Western Australia. Offshore metal storage program providing safe storage of Gold, Silver, and Platinum.
· Principal Trust Company (formerly Delaware Charter Guarantee and Trust Company (Trustar))
U.S. trustee/custodian for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for foreign currency IRAs (Swiss Annuities and International Certificates of Deposit).
· The Sovereign Society
A financial publishing organization specializing in offshore banking, global investing, tax havens and financial privacy. Free Daily Newsletter.
· Sterling Trust Company (Waco, Texas)
Specialize in providing quality non-discretionary trustee/custodial services on self-directed IRAs, business retirement plans, and personal custodial accounts as well as escrow and paying agent services.
Sterling Trust Company/Perth Mint Certificate Investment Direction Form
· Weber Hartmann Vrijhof & Partners (Switzerland)
A Zurich-based asset management firm that offers independent asset management for globally diversified portfolios. Provide personal, customized and comprehensive international financial consulting and asset management for private and institutional investors.
· World Gold Council
An organization formed and funded by the world's leading gold mining companies with the aim of stimulating and maximizing the demand for, and holding of, gold by consumers, investors, industry, and the official sector.
· The Zurich Club (United Kingdom) — A London-based membership organization that offers a monthly newsletter and financial seminars.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Who is The Perth Mint?
The Perth Mint is a division of Gold Corporation, wholly owned by the Western Australian Government. The Perth Mint was established in 1899 to refine the gold from the Western Australian gold rush and mint sovereigns for the British Empire.
Australia is the world's third largest gold producer and the Perth Mint refines approximately 6.7% of world mine production each year. The Perth Mint has been providing safe storage of precious metals since 1899. Through its legal tender Bullion Coins, The Perth Mint has established a formidable reputation as a leader in international precious metal investment.
What accreditation does the Perth Mint have?
The Perth Mint is accredited by the London Bullion Market Association, the New York Commodities Exchange (COMEX), and the Tokyo Commodities Exchange (TOCOM).
What precious metals are available under the Perth Mint Certificate Program?
The Perth Mint Certificate Program offers investors the option of holding all the major precious metals: Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium. Precious metals storage in coins or bars can be on an allocated or an unallocated basis.
What is a Perth Mint Certificate?
A Perth Mint Certificate is a document assigning clear title to precious metals stored on either an allocated or an unallocated basis with the Perth Mint. The document is registered to the owner, and it is referenced by client name and Certificate number. Perth Mint's records additionally reference a client number to ensure confidentiality and security.
A Perth Mint Certificate is non-negotiable; however, ownership is transferable. You may sell or transfer your right, title, or interest in your precious metals to anyone you choose.
Is it difficult to purchase a Perth Mint Certificate - How do I purchase a Perth Mint Certificate?
No. The Perth Mint Certificate is available to individual investors through an Approved Dealer Network maintained and certified by the Perth Mint, much like the purchase of physical precious metals for delivery. Just call your ASI representative at 800-831-0007 (U.S. and Canada) or 301-881-8600 to ask questions or to place an order over the telephone.
What are the fees associated with the purchase of a Perth Mint Certificate?
In addition to the purchase of the precious metals, there is a U.S. $50.00 certificate fee regardless of the size of the certificate. For allocated storage only, there is a prepaid storage fee of 1.5% for gold and platinum, 2½% for silver, and 2% for palladium per annum. The only other fee is the ASI’s commission.
Is there a minimum purchase associated with the Perth Mint Certificate Program?
Yes, there is a minimum of U.S. $10,000.00 to open a relationship under the Perth Mint Certificate Program, and there is a minimum requirement of U.S. $5,000.00 or more to add to your existing holdings.
Are there set Certificate sizes to which my holdings must conform?
Absolutely not! This entirely flexible program allows you to tailor your precious metals storage to whatever amount suits your individual needs.
Why should I store my gold in Perth?
Perth is situated on the west coast of Australia, one of the most politically and economically stable of the continents. As a result, The Perth Mint offers one of the most secure locations for hard asset storage worldwide. Furthermore, Western Australia is a major source of gold, producing 240 tons annually, about 10 percent of world mine output. The Perth Mint, through its joint venture with Golden West, refines the majority of this mine's.
Additionally, delivery can be arranged in a variety of locations around the world, such as the United States, Singapore, Switzerland, and Hong Kong to name a few.
What is meant by Allocated and Unallocated storage?
Allocated storage refers to storage of client precious metal on a segmented (segregated) basis. The precious metals stored at the Perth Mint are recorded on the Perth Mint Certificate. In this type of storage, the client's precious metal products are stored separately in a sealed, safe deposit box that is specifically assigned to the client via the Perth Mint Certificate. There are annual storage fees charged for allocated storage.
Unallocated storage refers to a specific quantity of precious metals on an unsegmented (unsegregated) basis, which are owned by the client, but is part of a larger pool of precious metals stored at the Perth Mint. This quantity of precious metals is recorded on the Perth Mint Certificate. Perth Mint has an obligation to deliver the recorded amount of precious metal upon request of the client with two weeks prior notice. A fabrication fee may be applicable.
What is the difference between "Unallocated Coins & Bars" vs. "Unallocated Bullion"?
If you purchase unallocated coins and bars, you must pay the quoted fabrication charges at the time of purchase. In the case of a purchase of unallocated bullion, you only have title to precious metal, as it is an unfabricated form. If delivery is required, you will need to pay fabrication charges for your requested product. Accordingly, if you do not intend to take physical delivery of your precious metal, then buying unallocated bullion is the best option because the initial cost per ounce is lower. Unallocated bullion does not require a larger minimum investment (US $10,000).
How do I know my precious metals are actually stored at the Perth Mint and that the metals stored are actually what I purchased?
The Perth Mint warrants the precise unit or interest in precious metals that is assigned by each certificate. The Perth Mint warrants the quantity and authenticity of the bullion coins, and warrants the hallmark, purity and weight of bullion bars.
Finally, the Perth Mint (owned by the Western Australia Government) verifies the receipt of the specific unit or interest in a pool of precious metals (for unallocated storage) through the issuance of a certificate showing exactly what precious metals are stored on your behalf.
The precious metals represented by the Perth Mint Certificate are obtained directly from the refinery for bullion bars, and are produced right at the Perth Mint in the case of diverse Australian bullion coin products.
Are there any taxes associated with holding precious metals or with taking delivery of precious metals in Australia?
There are no Australian taxes or duties on the import, export or domestic purchase and sale of high purity precious metal bars or bullion coins. No Australian tax is generally payable by an international client on his/her deposit. You should consult your taxation advisor for specific taxation advice in your jurisdiction.
What claims can a creditor have on my certificate?
A creditor can have no claims against your precious metals since clear title is assigned on the certificate.
Is the Perth Mint Certificate hard to liquidate?
The Perth Mint Certificate is extremely easy to liquidate. There are a number of options available.
First, ASI will buy Perth Mint certificates back from you at any time based on the current market price of the metals. Second, the owner can take physical delivery of the precious metals represented on the Certificate at the Perth Mint. Third, the owner can arrange for physical delivery at a variety of locations worldwide.
Can I surrender a portion of the precious metals on the Certificate?
Yes. This flexible option is one of the distinct advantages of the Perth Mint Certificate Program. Owners can surrender any portion of the Certificate as long as they continue to meet the established minimums. With payment of an additional Certificate fee, a new Certificate will be issued for the remainder of your precious metals in storage.
What if I lose my Perth Mint Certificate or it gets destroyed?
Certificates are replaced by filing a Lost Certificate Declaration Form and paying a re-issuance fee.
Where can I get more information about the Perth Mint Certificate Program?
You can find out more about the Perth Mint Certificate Program by writing or calling:
Asset Strategies International, Inc.
1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 400 * Rockville MD 20852
800-831-0007 (U.S. & Canada) * 301-881-8600 * 301-881-1936 (fax)
assetsi@assetstrategies.com |
