Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China, along with the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, has released a draft regulation for public consultation regarding customer due diligence and the management of customer identity information and transaction records, with the consultation period running from August 4 to September 3 [1]. Group 1 - The most notable change in the new regulation is the removal of the mandatory requirement from the 2022 regulatory rules that required individuals to "understand and register the source or purpose of funds" for cash transactions exceeding 50,000 yuan [2]. - Financial institutions are still required to conduct due diligence and register basic customer identity information for one-time transactions exceeding 50,000 yuan, such as cash remittances and physical precious metal transactions, and to retain copies of valid identification documents [2]. Group 2 - The 2022 regulation regarding cash transactions over 50,000 yuan had sparked widespread social controversy, with public opinions divided on its implications [3][4]. - Some viewed the requirement as cumbersome and a potential invasion of privacy, while supporters argued it was necessary to combat money laundering and maintain financial security [4]. - The regulation was initially set to take effect on March 1, 2022, but was postponed due to "technical reasons," and related transactions continued under previous rules [4]. - The draft regulation is seen as a necessary step to implement the Anti-Money Laundering Law and prepare for an upcoming international assessment in late 2023, which will evaluate China's anti-money laundering efforts [4].
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-11 01:16