The CGSE has 171 corporate members from the precious metals industry representing key stakeholders, which include banks, large jeweler groups, bullion merchants, gold refineries, and financial institutions.

CGSE experienced ups and downs, such as unstable war times, political riots, and fluctuating gold prices, yet the sheer strength was displayed since the 19th century.

A similar situation arises in early February of 1983, during the plummeting oil prices, tightening of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy, and rising interest rates, and highly volatile gold prices, ultimately leading to the suspension of gold trading in the US and Singapore markets, yet CGSE was still opened.

It started in 1948 where the Exchange constructed of a Kam Ngan Swimming Shed for the industry workers and public use, which was closed during the government land reclamation, a few years later.

CGSE has always worked together with the Government and community partners to improve the quality of life for the people of Hong Kong and provide relief to those in need.

CGSE is a self-regulated market that regularly reporting to Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB).

CGSE facilitated the implementation of "Practitioners' Registration System" and has conducted a course on "Certificate in Gold and Silver Markets" in collaboration with the Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI).