Core Viewpoint - Recent tightening of banks' precious metals business coincides with a near return of international gold prices to previous highs, prompting banks to further manage risk in their precious metals accounts [2][8]. Group 1: Price Movements - London gold spot prices reached a high of $4,350 per ounce, just shy of the historical peak of $4,381 per ounce [2]. - Gold prices have seen a cumulative increase of approximately 65% in the year, while silver and platinum have experienced even greater rises, with silver up 128% and platinum up 118% [8]. Group 2: Bank Policy Changes - Banks are increasingly tightening and even withdrawing from the personal precious metals business, with several banks announcing the termination of long-standing accounts that are inactive [4][5]. - Major banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Construction Bank, have set deadlines for clients to transfer their account balances and close related business functions [4][5]. Group 3: Risk Management - The adjustments primarily target accounts that are inactive, with no positions, inventory, or debts, but still have a balance [4]. - Banks are raising the risk ratings for accumulation gold products to medium risk, restricting conservative clients from participating [6]. - The tightening measures began in March 2020 following the "oil treasure" incident, leading to a gradual withdrawal from leveraged products and stricter risk management protocols [7][9].