CHI CB Precious Metal AML Measures

Updated on: Jul 3, 2025

Latest Event


  • Jun. 2025 Measures Finalized
  • On Jun. 30, 2025, CHI CB issued notice to implement proposals in the consultation detailed above; the measures are effective from Aug. 1, 2025.

On Apr. 3, CHI CB drafted measures for AML/CFT re precious metals.

  • CHI CB proposed Measures for the administration of anti-money laundering and combating terrorist financing for precious metals and gemstones practitioners.
  • Follows CHI PRL Nov. 2024 issued finalized AML Law (CHI), see #209736.
  • Proposed Measures
  • Specify the scope of the measures which apply to traders who engage in spot transactions such as mining, processing and intermediate transactions, retail, recycling of precious metals and gemstones with cash transactions of RMB 100,000 or more.
  • Specify the AML work requirements as well as the responsibilities of practitioners.
  • Specify the formation of AML self-discipline mechanism, the requirements of internal control and money laundering risk management, and legal responsibilities.
  • Effectiveness
  • Consultation closes on Apr. 16, 2025.
  • Jun. 2025 Measures Finalized
  • On Jun. 30, 2025, CHI CB issued notice to implement proposals in the consultation detailed above; the measures are effective from Aug. 1, 2025.
Regulators
CHI CB
Entity Types
Bank; MSB
Reference
RN CB No. 124 (2025), 6/22/2025; CP, PR 4/3/2025
Functions
AML; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries
China
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Commodities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Apr 3, 2025
Effective Date
Aug 1, 2025
Rule ID
249653
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Jun 30, 2025
Report Section
International