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Gold Custody

Who actually holds the gold, and can the owner get it back? In this tag I write about custody: vaults, allocated and unallocated metal, and the disputes that can freeze reserves for years. It is not glamorous, but as a trader I like to know what sits behind the price.

My infographic of gold bars in a vault and a dotted arrow from the Bank of England to New York, with key facts

Gold Market Mechanics

Venezuela’s $4bn Gold: Who Really Controls It?

Venezuela's 31 tonnes of gold could leave the Bank of England for New York. I explain the seven-year legal fight, who holds control and what it means for gold.

2026-09-21