Core Points - The People's Bank of China has issued the "Management Measures for Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing for Precious Metals and Gemstone Practitioners," effective from August 1, requiring practitioners engaged in cash transactions of 100,000 RMB or more to fulfill anti-money laundering obligations [1][2] - The threshold for reporting large transactions has been raised from 50,000 RMB to 100,000 RMB, aligning with international anti-money laundering standards [1][2] - The measures specifically target the precious metals and gemstones sector, which has been identified as a high-risk area for money laundering due to its cash-intensive nature [2] Industry Implications - The measures apply to institutions involved in the spot trading of precious metals and gemstones, including the Shanghai Gold Exchange and the China Gemstone and Jewelry Association, but do not cover futures trading [2] - The regulations aim to enhance customer information management and transaction record retention, thereby curbing hidden money laundering methods such as jewelry design and gold transfer [2] - Experts believe that the new regulations will not significantly hinder normal consumer purchases, as only a small percentage of transactions will require identity verification and transaction purpose disclosure [2]
8月1日起,现金买黄金超10万元需上报!专家:对个人正常消费无实质影响
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-07-02 12:17