Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-16 13:49Core Viewpoint - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will close the personal precious metals trading services for "three no" clients (no positions, no inventory, no debts) starting December 19, urging customers with remaining balances to withdraw promptly [1][4]. Group 1: Business Adjustments - ICBC's decision is part of a broader trend among nearly ten commercial banks, including Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and others, to gradually phase out personal precious metals trading services for "three no" clients since September [4]. - The banks have been adjusting their services to protect individual investors, especially in light of increased volatility in precious metal prices, which poses significant risks for retail investors [4][5]. Group 2: Market Context - The precious metals market has shown remarkable performance this year, with international gold prices increasing by approximately 60% and silver prices rising over 110% as of December 15 [6][7]. - In response to market conditions, banks have made changes to their gold business, including adjustments to minimum investment amounts and risk management protocols [7].