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Investors adding liquid alternatives to their portfolios should consider gold
The most liquid of all ‘liquid alts’, one of a series of papers published today by the World Gold Council, highlights how gold exhibits the characteristics of liquid alternatives (or ‘liquid alts’) without many of the inherent disadvantages associated with this growing sector.
World Gold Council convenes cross-industry group on the modernisation of the London Gold Fix
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, has today announced it is convening a gold industry discussion forum to explore reform of the London Gold Fix.
World Gold Council joined by Silver Wheaton
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, has welcomed Silver Wheaton to its Board of Members. Silver Wheaton is the largest precious metals streaming company in the world and has recently expanded its gold streams with acquisitions from Vale SA and Hudbay Minerals Inc.
Q1 2014 gold demand shows core fundamentals remain robust
Central Bank Gold Agreement renewal demonstrates continued commitment to transparency and gold producing nations
The World Gold Council welcomes the decision by European central banks to agree on a new Central Bank Gold Agreement (CBGA). The Agreement, the fourth of its kind, marks a continued commitment from some of the world’s largest gold reserve holders to preserve the clarity and transparency that this agreement provides for gold market participants. It also firmly reasserts the importance of gold as an asset in global monetary reserves.
