Tag: Golden Rule
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The Golden Rule of High Finance: Why Buyers Must Show CIS and POF First
In high finance, particularly in private placement programs (PPP), over-the-counter (OTC) trades, or structured commodities transactions, there’s a standard protocol for onboarding buyers. One of the most important and universally followed practices is that the buyer must show CIS (Client Information Sheet) and POF (Proof of Funds) first. This practice is rooted in what’s known…
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Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules
WASHINGTON — The tweet dropped at 4:20 a.m. on April 20 like a tomahawk over Tokyo. “Fort Knox is full. And then some. God bless America. #GoldenRule” — @realDonaldTrump Just twelve words, and the world buckled. The markets spasmed. Gold ticked up, then down, then off the rails entirely. European Central Bank governors held emergency…
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Closing an Offshore Commodity Deal: The Golden Rule in Action
In the offshore commodity world—especially in physical gold transactions—deals succeed not because of endless documentation or drawn-out negotiations, but because of clear procedures, fast execution, and strong principal-to-principal relationships. The truth is, most deals fall apart because intermediaries delay introductions or overcomplicate what should be a straightforward process. Here are the key steps to closing…