Core Insights - The People's Bank of China has released a draft for public consultation regarding the rules for the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), aiming to enhance participant management and adapt to the system's growth [1][2] - The draft emphasizes the establishment of a robust risk management framework for operational institutions, including monitoring and managing various types of risks [2] - CIPS has seen significant growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 35% in transaction volume and 30% in transaction value from 2022 to 2024 [3] Industry Developments - The draft rules are designed to support the expansion of CIPS participants, which have increased to 174 direct participants and 1,509 indirect participants as of May 2025, covering 120 countries and regions [3] - CIPS has processed over 675 trillion yuan in various payment transactions since its launch, indicating its growing importance in cross-border payments [3] - The recent signing of agreements with six foreign institutions marks a significant expansion of CIPS's reach into Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Singapore [3] Company Implications - Major banks like Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Agricultural Bank of China are directly involved in CIPS, leveraging their global networks to enhance cross-border payment capabilities [4][5] - Payment technology companies like Yika are also positioning themselves in the cross-border payment space, focusing on e-commerce and B2B solutions [5] - Bank of China Hong Kong, as an early participant in CIPS, benefits from direct access to the system, reducing costs and improving efficiency in cross-border RMB clearing [5]