Bank of China has announced adjustments to trading parameters for individual clients participating in Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) products. Effective February 9, 2026, the bank will modify margin requirements and price fluctuation limits for gold and silver deferred contracts to enhance investor protection and mitigate market risks. The changes follow corresponding adjustments notified by the SGE on February 6, 2026.

Starting from the close of清算 on Monday, February 9, 2026, the SGE will raise the margin requirement for gold deferred contracts from 17% to 18%. Accordingly, Bank of China will adjust its client margin ratio for gold deferred contracts from 44.88% to 47.52%. Additionally, from the next trading session (February 9, 20:00), the daily price fluctuation limit for gold contracts will be widened from 16% to 17%.

For silver deferred contracts, the SGE will increase the margin requirement from 23% to 24% starting February 9. Bank of China’s client margin ratio for silver contracts will correspondingly rise from 66.01% to 68.88%. The daily price fluctuation limit for silver will also be adjusted from 22% to 23% beginning February 9 at 20:00.

Bank of China cautioned investors that recent conditions in the precious metals market have been characterized by significant uncertainty and sharp price movements. The bank advised clients to prudently manage market risks, conduct trading activities in line with their financial situation and risk tolerance, and maintain reasonable position sizes to guard against potential losses from price volatility.