让中小企业更好参与供应链金融业务

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China, along with several regulatory bodies, has issued a notification to standardize supply chain finance practices, enhance financial services for the real economy, and mitigate potential financial risks, effective from June 15, 2025 [1] Group 1 - The notification aims to strengthen the protection of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in supply chain finance, particularly regarding accounts receivable electronic vouchers [1][2] - It highlights the role of supply chain information service systems in providing support for various supply chain financial activities, while also addressing risks such as credit over-expansion by core enterprises and lack of standards for information service systems [1][2] - The notification emphasizes the importance of timely payments from core enterprises to SMEs, ensuring fair sharing of financing costs and preventing unreasonable payment terms [2] Group 2 - It mandates that financial support for SMEs should be enhanced, prohibiting forced agreements with specific financing parties at above-market rates, and encourages diverse supply chain financing models [2][3] - The notification also regulates the charging behaviors of various entities involved in the supply chain, ensuring that core enterprises do not impose unjust fees related to accounts receivable confirmation [2]