Shaokai Fan
Head of Asia Pacific (ex China) & Global Head of Central Banks World Gold CouncilExecutive Programme Virtual Modules: Gold Supply, Demand and Valuation
The Executive Programme in Gold Reserves Management is the World Gold Council’s flagship training programme for central banks. This video from the programme reviews the supply, demand and valuation of gold.
Edward Bickham
Senior Adviser World Gold CouncilThe challenge of improving the position of responsible artisanal and small-scale gold miners needs a multi-stakeholder response
We recently brought together a panel, in partnership with the LBMA, to discuss 'Improving the position of responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners – the role of Central Banks and other constructive actors'. Watch the discussion.
Krishan Gopaul
Senior Analyst, EMEA World Gold CouncilGold can benefit from heightened level of savings
While risk and uncertainty may be lower, the potential impact on gold is a little more nuanced than some investors might realise. So, how might this increased stock of savings impact gold then? Well, for this we can look to gold’s dual nature, both as an investment and a consumer good...
Shaokai Fan
Head of Asia Pacific (ex China) & Global Head of Central Banks World Gold CouncilCentral bank domestic gold purchase programmes
We have published a new report – Central bank domestic ASGM purchase programmes – which discusses the growing trend of central banks buying gold from domestically-produced sources, and the role that these institutions can play in developing and formalising the Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in their countries.
Mukesh Kumar
Former Senior Analyst, India World Gold CouncilIndia’s gold market in March: Indian imports were highest in a decade amid robust retail demand and re-stocking by trade
Explore India's gold market in March - domestic gold prices, retail gold demand, official imports, RBI gold data and more...
World Gold Council
The experts on goldIncreasing trust in the gold market
The World Gold Council has published its first German-language investor guidance for retail investors on gold. Launched in collaboration with BayernLB, one of the largest banks in Germany, the guidance helps private investors to evaluate providers, ask the right questions, and understand what products are best suited for them.
Dr Tatiana Fic
Director, Central Banks and Public Policy World Gold CouncilCentral and Eastern European central banks significantly expand their gold reserves
Last month Hungary tripled its gold reserves. The decision by the National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank, MNB) to increase its gold reserves to 94.5 tonnes, a historic high, follows a 10-fold increase in Hungary’s gold holdings in the last quarter of 2018.
World Gold Council
The experts on goldStrategic Edge Video Series: James Steel of HSBC Bank
In the latest video from our Strategic Edge series, James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst at HSBC Bank, joined our Global Head of Research, Juan Carlos Artigas to discuss market dynamics impacting gold performance.
Hannah Brandstaetter
Former ESG Programme Director World Gold CouncilHow can gold mining contribute to better lives? Kinross Gold explains
Last year we launched a new report, Gold Mining’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), looking at the meaningful progress our Members are making towards social and economic development. We spoke to Kinross about their achievements and aspirations when it comes to contributing to the SDGs and heard first-hand from those working on the ground who are impacting and improving the lives of many.
Louise Street
Senior Markets Analyst World Gold CouncilSecurity and protection motives underpin strong physical gold demand
Our consumer research data shows that, globally, almost two thirds of retail investors say that owning gold makes them feel secure over the long term. Still more see it as a good safeguard against inflation and currency fluctuations – a fact that is increasingly relevant in the current environment
World Gold Council
The experts on goldStrategic Edge Video Series: George Cheveley of Ninety One
In the inaugural segment of our new Strategic Edge video series, our Chief Market Strategist, John Reade, talks to George Cheveley, Global Gold Strategist at Ninety One, about the state of the gold market.
Krishan Gopaul
Senior Analyst, EMEA World Gold CouncilCentral bank demand remained muted in February
Our monthly central bank statistics have been updated today, to include initial February data reported by the IMF and respective central banks. Collectively, central banks tipped back into net purchases during the month.
Johan Palmberg
Senior Quantitative Analyst World Gold CouncilGold, commodities and reflation
Is the current commodity rally just another reflationary episode or something more pervasive? Recent market moves in commodities rank in the top 5% of six-month moves since 1971. Gold's weak performance so far is consistent with previous reflationary episodes – its time to shine may yet come.
Ray Jia
Research Head, China World Gold CouncilThe low-return environment in Australia and gold’s role
In historical periods of economic contraction and low rates, gold has generated relatively attractive returns compared to stocks and bonds, and improved risk-adjusted returns for Australian investors.
Shaokai Fan
Head of Asia Pacific (ex China) & Global Head of Central Banks World Gold CouncilExecutive Programme Virtual Modules: Gold as a Reserve Asset
In anticipation of our upcoming virtual Executive Programme for central banks and official institutions, we are launching a series of videos which review some of the core components of the Programme. Watch the first video here, which reviews the central bank case for gold.
