Hong Kong to launch gold-clearing system, aiming for bullion hub status
Hong Kong is set to launch a government-backed gold-clearing system in July 2026, aiming to establish itself as Asia's primary bullion trading hub. The initiative is designed to enhance the efficiency of gold trading by using unallocated accounts for settlement, similar to the model used in London. This move comes as demand for gold rises in Asia, particularly in mainland China, where a cooperation framework with the Shanghai Gold Exchange has already been established.
- ▪The Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing Company will operate the new gold-clearing system.
- ▪The system aims to attract central banks and institutional players across Asia.
- ▪Hong Kong's initiative seeks to compete with established bullion markets in London and New York.
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Hong Kong to launch gold-clearing system, aiming for bullion hub status A government-owned clearing entity will begin operations in July, targeting central banks and institutional players across Asia. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 27, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Hong Kong is building its own gold-clearing infrastructure, and it wants to go head-to-head with London.
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