CSRC Mulls Launch of Gold Exchange-Traded Funds

(Beijing) – The securities regulator is mulling launching gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as a way to create choices for investors.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued provisional guidelines for gold ETFs on January 25.

The booming gold market required diversified investment instruments, a CSRC official said. Preparations for launching the gold ETFs have been made over the past few years, and the funds would be available soon.