DUTCH CENTRAL BANK SHIFTS GOLD TO LONDON The Dutch central bank moved 86 tons of gold from North America to London to improve liquidity and crisis preparedness. London now holds 32% of Dutch gold reserves, as Bank of England-standard bullion is considered easier to trade during market stress. The move did not change the Netherlands’ total reserves of 612.4 tons. About 31% remains stored domestically, with the remaining 37% split between New York and Ottawa.(*Walter Bloomberg)