Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance and the Financial Regulatory Administration issued a notice to accelerate the digital development of bank confirmation letters, emphasizing the need for a unified platform and improved service functions [1] - The People's Bank of China released a data security management measure to enhance data protection and clarify the obligations of data processors throughout the data lifecycle [1] - The Shenzhen Financial Regulatory Bureau supports state-owned and joint-stock banks in establishing technology financial centers, outlining 25 policy measures for high-quality development in technology finance [1] Group 2 - Recent adjustments in deposit rates by several small and medium-sized banks have led to an inverted yield curve, where shorter-term deposit rates exceed longer-term rates [2] - The Shanghai Stock Exchange held a training session for commercial bank wealth management companies to enhance their capabilities in equity asset management, with a focus on increasing participation in the capital market [2] - Ping An Life has increased its holdings in Agricultural Bank of China and Postal Savings Bank of China, marking its second acquisition of these banks this year, indicating a trend of insurance companies favoring bank stocks [2] Group 3 - Shanghai Bank elected Gu Jianzhong as the new chairman of its board, pending approval from the banking regulatory authority [3] - Everbright Bank appointed Ma Bo as its first Chief Risk Officer, a position aimed at enhancing theoretical research and practical exploration within the bank [4] Group 4 - Huaxia Bank announced that the qualification of its director, Duan Yuangang, has been approved by the regulatory authority [5] - Zhu Jiangtao, a long-serving executive at China Merchants Bank, is expected to take on the role of president at China Merchants Securities, marking a new challenge outside the banking sector [5] - Zhejiang Wuyi Rural Commercial Bank was fined 3.14 million yuan for multiple regulatory violations, including breaches of financial statistics management and customer identity verification [5] Group 5 - Zhejiang Merchants Bank successfully issued 5 billion yuan in technology innovation bonds with a 3-year term and a coupon rate of 1.66%, aimed at supporting technology innovation projects [6]

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