支付机构开始切断24%以上产品支付通道

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing regulatory pressure on third-party payment institutions regarding high-interest loan products, particularly those with annualized rates exceeding 24%, leading to compliance checks and potential business model changes in the industry [1][5][12]. Group 1: Regulatory Environment - A third-party payment institution in Hangzhou has been required to stop providing payment services for a high-interest loan product, "Yuexi Rongdan," due to regulatory scrutiny [1]. - The implementation of the "New Loan Regulations" in October 2022 has triggered a series of strong regulatory signals targeting high-interest loan products, affecting the entire loan issuance chain [1][5]. - Regulatory guidance has led to compliance self-checks among payment institutions, particularly in East China, focusing on risk management for existing financial clients [5][6]. Group 2: Compliance and Self-Inspection - Payment institutions are conducting comprehensive compliance inspections across all business lines to identify potential risks in existing operations [5][6]. - The focus of these inspections includes ensuring that payment channels are not used for high-interest loan products and that business practices align with regulatory standards [6][10]. - The "Non-Bank Payment Institution Classification Rating Management Measures" has been introduced to further regulate the payment industry, emphasizing compliance and risk management [9][10]. Group 3: Impact on Business Models - The self-inspection wave is partly driven by the emergence of new high-interest loan models, such as "Yuexi Rongdan" and "Installment Mall," which have raised compliance concerns [12][14]. - Payment institutions are expected to cut off payment channels for high-interest products, but this will not necessarily affect compliant business operations [6][10]. - The classification rating results for payment institutions will influence their operational scope and regulatory scrutiny, with potential downgrades for those involved in non-compliant activities [9][10].