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Bullion World | Volume 4 | Issue 11 | November 2024
                                                                B ullion  W orld |  V olume 4 | I ssue 11 | N o v ember  2024





           Comprehensive Gold Backing and Custody             An Expanding Product Portfolio
           The newly launched ETCs are designed to be 100%    HANetf, Europe’s first and only independent full-service
           backed by responsibly sourced gold bars that meet   white-label UCITS ETF and ETC platform 2, and leading
           the stringent standards set by the London Bullion   provider of digital asset ETPs, is delighted to announce
           Market Association (LBMA). Specifically, these bars   the launch of three FX hedged responsibly sourced
           are classified as Good Delivery and have been sourced   physical gold ETCs in partnership with The Royal Mint:
           responsibly post-2019, with a growing number from   The three new ETCs follow The Royal Mint Responsibly
           2022 onward. All gold backing the ETCs is custodied   Sourced Physical Gold ETC (RMAU), HANetf’s first
           in The Royal Mint's highly secure vault located in   listed financial product in partnership with The Royal
           Llantrisant, Wales. This secure storage provides an   Mint. RMAU has surpassed the $1 billion assets under
           alternative to traditional banking custody arrangements   management (AUM) milestone.
           commonly found in London, offering investors a chance
           for true diversification in their gold holdings.   Flexibility in Redemption
                                                              Investors will also benefit from the flexibility offered by
           Commitment to Sustainability                       the new ETCs, as they can redeem their investments
           A distinctive feature of these ETCs is their commitment   for physical gold from The Royal Mint. The range of
           to sustainability. A portion of the gold bars backing the   redemption options includes various gold bars and
           products will be comprised of 100% recycled gold,   coins, reflecting The Royal Mint’s extensive portfolio that
           reflecting The Royal Mint's dedication to environmentally   features popular collections such as the Sovereign and
           friendly practices. Recycled gold is recognized for being   Britannia ranges. This aspect adds an additional layer of
           over 90% less carbon-intensive compared to mined   value for investors who may wish to hold physical gold.
           gold, making it a significantly greener choice. As part of
           their ongoing sustainability efforts, The Royal Mint aims
           to increase the proportion of recycled gold in the ETCs
           over time. Importantly, all gold custodied within these   Conclusion
           products is sourced ethically, with no exposure to gold of   The launch of the currency-hedged
           Russian origin.                                       physical gold ETCs in partnership
                                                                 with The Royal Mint represents a
           Currency Hedging Options                              progressive step toward meeting
           Investors in the new ETCs will have the advantage of   the increasing demand for
           currency hedging options, specifically in pound sterling   sustainable and ethically sourced
           (GBP) and euro (EUR), with plans to introduce a Swiss   investment products. With secure
           franc (CHF) option soon. Given that gold is primarily   custody, stringent sustainability
           quoted in US dollars (USD), many traditional gold
           products expose investors to USD fluctuations. For    measures, and effective currency
           those who wish to gain from rising gold prices without   hedging options, these new ETCs
           the added concern of US dollar depreciation, these    provide a compelling opportunity
           currency-hedged products serve as an ideal solution. By   for investors looking to diversify
           canceling out US dollar positions, investors can focus   their portfolios and align their
           solely on the performance of gold prices.             investments with modern ethical
                                                                 standards. For further information,
           Daily FX hedging will be employed, ensuring that any   interested parties can refer to the
           profit or loss from currency fluctuations is converted into   official press release.
           gold, thereby minimizing counterparty risks associated
           with foreign exchange hedging.











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