Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the self-regulatory measures taken by the Interbank Market Dealers Association to address various types of violations in the interbank bond market for the year 2025, emphasizing the importance of maintaining market integrity and preventing new forms of misconduct [1][4]. Summary by Sections Violations and Disciplinary Actions - The association reported multiple new types of violations, including low-price underwriting of financial bonds and non-market-based bond issuance, marking the first time such actions have been penalized [1]. - A total of 143 self-regulatory penalties were issued against 108 institutions, with 79 institutions receiving measures for minor violations [1]. - 44 institutions involved in structured issuance violations were penalized, accounting for 41% of the total penalties, with some issuers and private equity firms facing severe sanctions [2]. Trading Violations - 32 institutions were penalized for trading violations, representing 30% of the total, including 9 rural commercial banks and 7 asset management companies [2]. - Violations included price manipulation, benefit transfer, account lending, and trading defaults, with a comprehensive inspection of the money brokerage industry conducted [2]. Regulatory Improvements - The association is focused on enhancing self-regulatory rules to promote business standardization and improve the enforcement of regulations [3]. - Specific notifications were issued to address issues like distorted pricing and non-market-based issuance in the underwriting process [3]. Future Directions - Moving forward, the association plans to continue addressing significant issues in the interbank bond market and impose strict penalties on violations that threaten market stability [4]. - In 2024, the association issued 88 self-regulatory penalties involving 47 institutions and 41 individuals, with measures taken for minor violations against 34 institutions [4].