Basel III and Comex Gold

by Craig Hemke
Sprott Money

If you’re a gold investor, then you’ve likely read of the NSFR of Basel III, which are due to be implemented by the EU-based Banks at the end of this month. Well, here’s something else to consider.

First of all, these new capital requirements were first introduced as part of Basel III in 2014, and it has taken nearly seven years for them to be instituted. As of June 28, the EU-based Banks will be subject to these new rules, and the UK Banks must fall in line by January 1, 2022. This, of course, is causing all sorts of chagrin and teeth-gnashing in London. The LBMA and their pals at the World Gold Council put out this final plea for help last month: LBMA Responds to Prudential Regulation Authority Consultation

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