Core Viewpoint - The appointment of Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) in listed banks is increasing, following the implementation of the Compliance Management Measures by the Financial Regulatory Bureau, which mandates the establishment of CCO positions at the headquarters of financial institutions starting from March this year [1][10]. Group 1: Appointments and Recruitment - Recently, Zijin Bank and Jiangsu Bank announced the appointment of their respective CCOs, with Jiangsu Bank appointing Yuan Jun, who is also the bank's president [3]. - Zijin Bank appointed Que Zhenghe as both the president and CCO, pending approval from financial regulatory authorities [4]. - Several banks, including Jiangxi Bank, are publicly recruiting for the CCO position, with specific requirements for candidates [5][6]. Group 2: Compliance Management Measures - The Compliance Management Measures, effective from March 2025, represent the first unified regulatory framework for compliance management across various financial sectors in China [9][10]. - The measures stipulate that financial institutions must establish CCO roles at their headquarters and may also appoint compliance officers at provincial or primary branch levels [10]. - The measures allow for the bank president or other senior management to concurrently hold the CCO position, exempting them from the qualification requirements [10]. Group 3: Historical Context and Trends - The role of CCO is not entirely new, as several banks have had CCOs since 2014, with various institutions already having their CCO qualifications approved [8][9]. - The trend indicates that many banks are promoting internal candidates or having existing executives take on the CCO role, while smaller banks are actively seeking to fill these positions with younger candidates [5][6].