Di Yi Cai Jing·2026-01-20 14:00Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the ongoing strict regulation in China's bond market, with an increase in self-discipline measures and a focus on new types of violations [1][4][6] - In 2023, the Trading Association imposed self-discipline penalties on 143 instances involving 108 institutions, while in 2024, the number decreased to 88 instances involving 47 institutions and 41 individuals [1] - The penalties in 2023 included a significant focus on structured issuance violations and new types of misconduct, including trading violations [1][4] Group 2 - The Trading Association reported several "firsts" in 2023, including the first penalties for low-price underwriting of financial bonds and violations related to the independence of rating agencies [2][3] - A notable case involved Guangfa Bank's issuance of a 350 billion yuan bond, where the average underwriting fee was only 0.02 basis points, raising concerns about market practices [3] - The association also took action against nine rural commercial banks for various violations, including price manipulation and failure to establish effective internal control systems [4][5] Group 3 - In 2023, the Trading Association conducted a special investigation into the misuse of raised funds and irregular asset transfers by platform enterprises, resulting in penalties for 20 involved institutions [6] - The association is continuously improving self-discipline rules, focusing on issues like distorted pricing and non-market-based issuance, and has issued specific notifications to regulate these practices [6] - Future efforts will concentrate on addressing prominent issues in the interbank bond market and maintaining a stable market environment through strict enforcement of regulations [6]