Summary Gold's reclassification as a Tier 1 asset under Basel III validates its status as a strategic, high-quality liquid asset for modern investors. Central banks are increasing gold reserves to ...

As of July 1, 2025, gold will officially be classified as a Tier 1, high-quality liquid asset (HQLA) under the Basel III banking regulations. That means U.S. banks can count physical gold, at 100% ...