Research

This report investigates the nascent use for gold as collateral for central counterparty clearing in the Global OTC markets. It examines the unique characteristics of gold which make it an ideal form of collateral.

Download this Excel file of charts and data - Updated monthly.

The World Gold Council commissioned Oxford Economics to conduct this independent, proprietary research study using their respected Global Model, to explore the performance of gold and other asset classes in various economic situations and to examine gold’s role within an efficient investment portfolio in divergent economic scenarios.

A summary of major changes in central banks’ gold holdings.