Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China has issued the "Management Measures for Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing for Precious Metals and Gemstone Practitioners," which will take effect on August 1, 2025, aiming to enhance regulatory compliance in the precious metals and gemstones sector [1][10]. Summary by Relevant Sections - The new regulations require institutions to fulfill anti-money laundering obligations for cash transactions of 100,000 RMB or more, or equivalent foreign currency, and to report large transactions to the Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring and Analysis Center within five working days [3][10]. - Institutions must conduct due diligence based on the "Know Your Customer" principle, assessing customer characteristics and transaction nature to identify money laundering risks [3][10]. - The regulations are part of a broader effort to implement the Anti-Money Laundering Law of the People's Republic of China, ensuring that the precious metals and gemstones industry adheres to strict compliance standards [1][10].

Group 1 - The "Regulations on Government Data Sharing" will take effect on August 1, 2025 [1] - The National Health Commission, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, National Disease Control Bureau, and All-China Federation of Trade Unions have jointly released an updated "Classification and Catalog of Occupational Diseases," increasing the number of categories from 10 to 12 and the total number of occupational diseases from 132 to 135, including 4 open clauses, effective from August 1, 2025 [1] - The State Administration for Market Regulation has announced that the "Defective Special Equipment Recall Management Rules" will also be implemented starting August 1 [1] Group 2 - The "National Standard for Smart Beds" (GB/T45231—2025) approved by the State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration) will come into effect on August 1 [1]

Group 1 - The new regulations effective from August include the implementation of a revised "Occupational Disease Classification and Catalog," which expands the categories from 10 to 12 and increases the total number of occupational diseases from 132 to 135, adding new categories for musculoskeletal diseases and mental disorders [3] - A new anti-money laundering regulation mandates that transactions involving cash purchases of gold and other precious metals exceeding 100,000 RMB must be reported, requiring institutions to submit large transaction reports within five working days [3] - The "Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Management Measures" will standardize the reporting of cybersecurity incidents in the financial sector, requiring institutions to report significant incidents to the People's Bank of China [3]

Group 1 - The new regulations effective from August include the implementation of a revised "Occupational Disease Classification and Catalog," which expands the categories from 10 to 12 and increases the total number of occupational diseases from 132 to 135, adding new categories for musculoskeletal diseases and mental disorders [3] - A new anti-money laundering regulation requires reporting of cash transactions exceeding 100,000 RMB or equivalent foreign currency, mandating institutions to submit large transaction reports within five working days [3] - The "Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Management Measures" will standardize the reporting of cybersecurity incidents in the financial sector, requiring institutions to report significant incidents to the People's Bank of China [3]