Asia: Pawnbroking is Huge

Properly regulated pawn shops are spreading in Asia~ http://moneyweek.com/new-world-pawnbroking-is-big-business-in-asia-here-are-three-best-stocks-to-profit/

Regulations on pawnbrokers to be tightened

Singapore-The licensing requirements for pawnbrokers will be enhanced and the existing pawnbroking auction system for unredeemed pledges will be removed. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/regulations-on/1600288.html

Swiss Franc Surges While Gold Jumps; U.S. Stocks Rise

By Stephen Kirkland and Nick Gentle  Jan 15, 2015 9:33 AM ET The franc strengthened to a record against the euro, while shares from Germany to the U.K. rebounded with gold after the Swiss central bank ended its minimum exchange rate. Copper led a commodities rebound...