HSBC Bank, an Exchange Licensed Depository, has submitted to the Exchange the
following charges for the storage and withdrawal of gold, silver, platinum and
palladium at its facility located in New York. These new rates will become effective
on October 1, 2007 and are the maximum amount of fees that will be charged.
RATES AND CHARGES FOR PRECIOUS METALS
| HSBC Bank |
Effective: October 1, 2007 |
Gold |
Storage |
$12.00 per contract/per month |
| Withdrawal |
$25.00 per contract |
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Silver |
Storage |
$6.00 per bar/per month |
| Withdrawal |
$25.00 per bar |
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Platinum |
Storage |
$15.00 per contract/per month
|
| Withdrawal |
$25.00 per bar |
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Palladium |
Storage |
$15.00 per contract/per month
|
| Withdrawal |
$25.00 per bar |
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