Dutch central bank moves gold bars from U.S. and Canada
By The BriefBrief
The Dutch central bank (DNB) said it is moving gold bars stored in the United States and Canada to improve crisis preparedness. DNB said gold stored with the Bank of England is more readily tradable, allowing it to be deployed more quickly in a severe crisis.
WHO:De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)
WHAT:DNB moved gold bars stored in the United States and Canada to improve crisis preparedness, citing faster deployability of gold held with the Bank of England.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 5:38 AM ET
WHERE:Netherlands
WHY:DNB said the move is intended to improve crisis preparedness by making gold more readily tradable and deployable more quickly in a severe crisis.
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