** http://apecgroup.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=198337968426490d973ae0056&id=41f3a909ba&e=9edf2ab4c8 FROM THE DESK OF THE CHAIRMAN COLIN ARCHER ------------------------------------------------------------ ATTENTION: Unique Unknown Associates Group Three Special Stories Today. 1.

Gazprom is in the Cross-hairs 2.The “Crisis Curve” is Accelerating in a Dangerous Part of the World 3.

This Metal Problem Could Ignite Chinas Smouldering Crisis ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ Picture is the Chairman Colin Archer the Guest of Honour at a Dinner Hosted by Tianji Group China with the China Development Bank and the China Overseas Development Association (directly Affiliated to NDRC) http://apecgroup.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=198337968426490d973ae0056&id=cf37d209dd&e=9edf2ab4c8 http://apecgroup.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=198337968426490d973ae0056&id=9654811960&e=9edf2ab4c8 Thank you for following my Chairman DESK newsletter with such enthusiasm.

The world is changing and us old men (Blokes in Aussie slang) and women (Shelias in Aussie slang) need to understand that there is a new order out there and our sons and daughters are now running things.

Or at least they think they do.

Whatever we think they are our future and we need to support them. Thursday’s Republican leadership elections in the House were swift and decisive: The establishment (mostly) won and the Tea Party (mostly) lost. If you want to skip the blow-by-blow analysis and cut right to the chase, here it is: Nothing much has changed, and the Republican caucus made only the mildest of gestures to appease restive right-wingers.Chairman Colin Archer in China After Investment Meetings It was close to 3 a.m.

on June 6 when Courtland Kelley burst into his bedroom, startling his wife awake.

General Motors (GM), Kelley’s employer for more than 30 years, had just released the results of an investigation into how a flawed ignition switch in the Chevrolet Cobalt could easily slip into the “off” position. http://apecgroup.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=198337968426490d973ae0056&id=3ec09fb999&e=9edf2ab4c8 Lucot Investment Group Planning to increase its investment activities in West Africa China and the US during the next twelve months.

see www.lucottrust.com The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is returning to an area off Perth that was first searched three months ago.

HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET.

When was the last time you thought about Flight MH 370 http://apecgroup.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=198337968426490d973ae0056&id=afe878e7a1&e=9edf2ab4c8 Mr.

Lim (Centre) CEO Logic China Group of Companies with Mr.

Andrew Yakubu (Right) the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in Abuja Nigeria recently. NAIROBI: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday blamed “local political networks” for the killings of dozens of people in two attacks in the coastal region that have been claimed by Somalia’s Shabab militants. When a father heard American drones were flying into Nigeria to find his two kidnapped daughters—among the 223 schoolgirls held hostage by Boko Haram—he thought his prayers for a speedy rescue might be answered.

Many months later, he has lost faith.

HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET INFORMATION RELEASE The Liquidator for the assets of EFE Italy Srl advised that everything is proceeding for an orderly wind up within the next two to four weeks.

The closure of the Middle East International Bank was due to the untimely death of the major shareholder and owner earlier at EFE Italy Srl. http://apecgroup.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=198337968426490d973ae0056&id=3184d2990e&e=9edf2ab4c8 ------------------------------------------------------------
** Gazprom is in the Crosshairs ------------------------------------------------------------
** As you know the problem facing Russian natural gas major Gazprom has to do with Bulgaria’s decision to suspend work on the South Stream pipeline. ------------------------------------------------------------ That suspension came only after some concerted pressure from both the European Union and Washington.

By placing this roadblock to a very expensive and essential piece of Russia’s export infrastructure, the West had begun its most concerted economic retort on the Ukrainian crisis.. Then right on cue, Kiev rejected Gazprom’s offer of $385 per 1,000 cubic meters (about $10.90 per 1,000 cubic feet).

The price is the base for current contracts with Europe and that is disconcerting at EU headquarters in Brussels.

That’s because it means the price is going up for throughput gas across Ukraine to Western Europe.

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** The Power “Crisis Curve” is Accelerating. ------------------------------------------------------------
** Sitting in a new land of plenty, Inward looking Americans rarely notice disturbing energy trends elsewhere in the world. ------------------------------------------------------------ But in the course of meeting people through extensive international travel it’s impossible not to recognize there are serious energy shortages developing in other parts of the world.

In fact, we are beginning to see worrisome indications this “crisis curve” is now accelerating. Oddly enough, the latest danger signals are coming in from parts of the world normally thought of as net energy producers: The Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.

Now, there are new concerns that this brewing energy crisis may well be the next serious step in an ongoing “Arab Spring.” While countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have largely been untouched by this sweeping regional political unrest, elsewhere matters are getting worse.

Suddenly, energy has become a bigger trigger point in a highly volatile part of the world. A Fast Growing Electricity Crisis Read Full Article Click Here for PDF Format ------------------------------------------------------------
** China - The Metal Problem ------------------------------------------------------------
** This Metal Problem Could Ignite Chinas Smoldering Crisis.

China is about to step on the gas and boost bank lending once again. ------------------------------------------------------------ Thats despite both the IMF and World Bank thinking its unnecessary.

But concerns of Chinas growth moderating and housing prices dropping 5% this year aside, this might be the real reason for renewed easing.

Recent reports indicate that copper and aluminium used as loan collateral may have been rehypothecated or, worse, may never have existed at all and unfortunately rampant fraud is to blame.

You may be wondering, "What does rehypothecation even mean?" Well, its the process of pledging an asset as collateral twice, or perhaps even many times over. Read Full Article Click Here for PDF Format
** Kind regards ------------------------------------------------------------ Colin Archer Chairman APEC Logic Investments Limited -------------------------------------------- 5th Floor Edgecliff Centre Sydney NSW 2027 Australia (Post Office Box 788 Edgecliff Sydney NSW 2027 Australia) Telephone: +612 9091 3538 CELL PHONE: +614 03 951 981 Web: www.apecgroup.org Skype apec.group --------------------------------- NOTE: APEC does not provide any financial services in Australia (as defined by the Part 7 of the Australian Corporations Act 2001).

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