Goldhub blog

Basel III and the Gold Market

As Basel III comes into force, we look at the impact of the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) on the gold market.

There has been much debate about the implications of Basel III on the bullion industry. What is clear is that the under the current rules the cost to banks of holding gold on balance sheet will increase – the NSFR requires 85% of required stable funding. 

Exploring Gold Demand Trends and the 2021 outlook for gold

Listen as Andrew Naylor joins Prime Time Presenter, Rachel Kelly on MoneyFM 89.3. They discuss the key findings of the latest Gold Demand Trends report and what 2021 holds for gold.

Highlights from Gold Demand Trends Q3 2020 on Bloomberg TV

This video explores key findings from our new Gold Demand Trends report.

Podcast: Andrew Naylor explores Gold Demand Trends on Money FM 89.3

Andrew Naylor, Head of ASEAN and Public Policy, explores findings from our Q2 and H1 Gold Demand Trends report in this podcast with Money FM 89.3

Gold and Islamic finance

The Islamic finance market is now valued at more than US$2tn and growing at a rapid rate. The association between Islamic finance and gold dates back many centuries but, until recently, Islamic savers were unclear whether they could invest in gold products. In 2016, the AAOIFI Shari’ah Standard on Gold, developed in collaboration with the World Gold Council, provided the clarity that investors needed.