筑信托行业高质量发展文化根基：《信托文化建设指引》正式发布

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the release of the "Trust Culture Construction Guidelines," aimed at promoting high-quality development in the trust industry by fostering a distinctive Chinese trust culture [1][2]. Summary by Sections General Principles - The guidelines aim to cultivate a Chinese trust culture, guiding trust companies to return to their fiduciary roles and support social governance needs [3]. - Trust culture is defined as a value system and behavioral norms that prioritize the maximization of beneficiaries' legal interests while leveraging the advantages of the trust system [3]. - The guidelines apply to all trust companies that are members of the China Trust Industry Association [3]. - The construction of trust culture should combine legal and moral governance, emphasizing honesty, prudent behavior, and compliance [3]. Trust Culture Content - The trust culture content has been revised to include six core values: integrity, prudence, professionalism, diligence, compliance, and service [2][4]. - Trust companies are required to adhere to these values in their operations, ensuring that they act in the best interests of beneficiaries and maintain transparency [4][5][6][7][8]. Trust Culture Construction - Trust companies must integrate trust culture into their overall strategy, governance, and operations, ensuring that leadership is committed to these principles [7][8]. - There is an emphasis on the importance of training and educating board members and senior management on trust culture [7][8]. - Companies are encouraged to establish internal controls and risk management mechanisms that align with trust culture principles [8][9]. Self-Regulation - Trust companies are required to report their annual work summaries and future plans to the association, which will evaluate their adherence to the guidelines [13][14]. - The association will collect and promote exemplary cases of trust culture construction to enhance the industry's positive image [13][14]. Appendices - The guidelines will take effect after being approved by the association's member meeting and will be subject to future revisions by the association [15].