Collectively, the central bank sector claims to hold the world’s largest above ground gold bar stockpile, some 33,800 tonnes of gold bars. Individually within this group, some central banks claim to be the top holders of gold bullion in the world, with individual holdings in the thousands of tonnes range. This worldwide central bank group, also known as the official sector, spans central banks (such as the Deutsche...
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Ursula Nötzli Breinlinger: The topic of sustainability is very much in vogue. What should investors understand by the term "sustainable investing"? Béatrice Fischer: The aim of sustainable investing is to combine financial returns with positive repercussions for the environment and society. The investor strives to build up a comprehensive view that also includes non-financial factors. In investment decisions, the investor also takes into account sustainability aspects, i.e....
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