Core Viewpoint - Several banks are adjusting their personal precious metals trading business with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, focusing on cleaning up long-term inactive customer accounts [1][3][4] Group 1: Bank Actions - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China announced on December 15 that it will strengthen management of its business and will start transferring funds and closing related business functions for customers with no positions, no inventory, no debts, and a remaining balance in their margin accounts starting December 19 [1] - China Construction Bank required customers meeting the "three no" conditions to withdraw funds and terminate contracts, with unified processing of related accounts planned [3] - Agricultural Bank of China announced on October 22 that it would begin terminating business agreements with customers who had no positions for a month starting October 29 [3] Group 2: Industry Trends - Other banks, including Postal Savings Bank, CITIC Bank, and Ningbo Bank, have also announced similar business adjustments, indicating a broader trend of tightening regulations on personal precious metals trading [3] - Since July 2022, major commercial banks have completely suspended new account openings for this type of business, reflecting a contraction in related services [3] Group 3: Account Management - The adjustments primarily target "sleeping accounts" that have long been inactive but still hold idle funds, aiming to improve account management efficiency and reduce operational and compliance costs [4] - Banks recommend that customers with existing positions pay attention to market risks and manage their positions wisely [4]