Gold
Reserve managers weigh new risk-return equation
Central bankers tell virtual meetings there is no ‘universal safe haven’ as they prepare for next crisis
Central banks buy gold at fastest pace in two years – WGC
PBoC and National Bank of Poland added 104 tonnes in Q3
Most central banks have raised dollar shares – study
Geopolitics drove institutions to buy gold, rather than move away from greenback, paper argues
Pacific series: Solomon Islands governor on reform amid political uncertainty
Luke Forau speaks about how Article IVs could be improved in the Pacific while addressing financial inclusion, CBDCs, conflict economics and more
The risks and returns of ever-expanding swap and repo lines
Increase in central bank swap agreements and repo facilities should help to counter future liquidity squeezes. But the proliferation is fraught with political risk
Singapore touts trust and neutrality to win central bank gold
MAS and SBMA believe there is room for multiple gold hubs; play down competition with Hong Kong
Former NBP chief questions Glapiński’s political neutrality
Possible tribunal referral could leave Poland’s central bank short of a leader
Former MNB governor detained in co-ordinated police action
Prosecution service detains György Matolcsy on suspicion of breach of trust causing financial loss
Ice launches gold futures trading in London
Contract gives market participants new risk management tools, head of Ice Europe says
BCRA challenges claim of $1bn loss on gold hedges
Central bank says derivatives transactions in 2025 reflected routine hedging operations
China hits back at criticism of yuan policy
PBoC denies devaluation claims, says other nations are responsible for their declining competitiveness
Philippines’ FX reserves fall to three-year low
BSP says levels sufficient following period of currency interventions and devaluations
Pacific series: PNG’s governor on 40 years at the central bank and her plans for its future
Elizabeth Genia speaks about reaching remote communities, FX, green finance and leadership
Gold is a good diversification strategy for central banks – Nagel
Geopolitical and credit risks strengthen case for bullion as reserve asset, says Bundesbank president
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 – executive summary
Data reveals diversification trend and sheds light on AI use in reserves management
Dollar’s share of foreign reserves fell slightly in Q2 – IMF
Euro claims rose, leading to fall in proportion of US assets according to latest Cofer figures
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 report – investing in uncertain times
Benchmarks highlight trend towards diversification, AI use and a modest response to tariffs
Pacific series: Climate is top issue for Fiji’s governor Ariff Ali
Head of central bank speaks about climate, inclusion, modernisation and vulnerability ahead of his likely retirement next year, following 30 years at institution
Venezuela in talks to move gold from London to New York
Any agreement should be accompanied by reforms such as central bank independence, lawyer says
Central bank gold reserves ramping up
Equities also on the rise, but remain idiosyncratic
Bolivia sells $35m to stabilise local currency
FX market volatility not in line with ‘economic fundamentals’, central bank says