What will be the golden ruling on London’s bullion market?

London’s streets were rumored to be paved with gold, once upon a time. Now they seem to be paved with chit-chat and hearsay regarding the future of the City’s bullion trade.

Now, not to repeat myself, but the London bullion market is currently in a state of transition. To what, exactly, is anyone’s guess. Over-the-counter to exchange, maybe, if the London Metal Exchange can get its hands on it.

What will be the golden ruling on London’s bullion market?