Gold

The Exchange has launched its upgraded service Exweb Gold, which includes all existing Exweb services as well as additional services such as in-force contract management and aggregated real-time policy valuations for pensions and bonds.

Figures from Gold Bullion Securities and US investment bank Morgan Stanley suggest sales of gold-linked exchange traded funds (ETFs) is booming as the price remains near two-decade highs.

Taking on gold to diversify a portfolio can result in greater returns at the same level of risk, according to research on historical returns carried out by Scottish Life International (SLI).

Institutional investors are increasingly turning to gold as an alternative to equities thanks to the spread of trading in gold securities bought and sold against gold held in trust.