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People's Bank of China

中国人民银行

China's central bank, central to monetary policy, payment and settlement systems, financial infrastructure and anti-money-laundering administration.

Official website Legal Guides/Banking Fx
Primary sources reviewed
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Institution typeRegulator JurisdictionNationwide (PRC)
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01Position in the system

People's Bank of China

China's central bank, central to monetary policy, payment and settlement systems, financial infrastructure and anti-money-laundering administration.

What it doesPerforms central-bank functions, formulates and implements monetary policy, supports financial stability, administers important payment and settlement frameworks and carries statutory AML responsibilities.
When it mattersRelevant to payment systems, RMB, AML, credit reporting, financial-market infrastructure and issues that sit with the central bank rather than prudential or securities regulators.
02Jurisdiction

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Where this institution fits

Nationwide (PRC) Relevant to payment systems, RMB, AML, credit reporting, financial-market infrastructure and issues that sit with the central bank rather than prudential or securities regulators.

03Official resources

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Official website
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PBOC news and announcements hub
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payment services

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AML

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RMB

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credit reporting

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financial infrastructure

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06Primary sources

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