Dutch central bank moves share of gold from U.S., Canada to London
The Dutch central bank (DNB) has relocated 86 tons of its gold reserves from New York and Ottawa to London to improve crisis readiness. The bank cited increasing geopolitical instability as the primary driver for this risk-diversification strategy.
Why it matters
This move reflects growing concerns among central banks regarding geopolitical tensions and the security of assets held in foreign jurisdictions.
De Nederlandsche Bank Nv (DNB) located in Amsterdam - Credit: Joeppoulssen / Depositphotos - License: All Rights Reserved Politics Business DNB De Nederlandsche Bank The United States of America Canada New York Ottawa London Zeist gold reserves Cuba Caracas Venezuela » More tags « Less tags Wednesday, 2 September 2026 - 14:30 Share this article: Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Dutch central bank moves share of gold from U.S., Canada to London; Cites "instability" The Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has taken part of its gold supply out of the United States and Canada. The Dutch central bank will now keep the gold in London, making the city the place with the biggest share of Dutch gold, followed by Zeist.
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