Synopsis The Dutch central bank moved gold reserves to London for easier deployment during crises. This relocation was prompted by increasing geopolitical unrest and a reassessment of reserve accessibility. Central banks now consider foreign asset accessibility a key risk management factor. The freezing of Russian reserves significantly altered perceptions of asset safety. This move reflects a global trend of central banks diversifying gold holdings for security. The Dutch central bank has moved a quarter of the gold it held in North America to London, and it has given an unusually blunt reason for doing so — increasing geopolitical unrest. De…
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