PBOC recently released the "Administrative Measures for the List of Entities with Serious Dishonesty in Fields Managed by the PBOC"; which strictly stipulates the criteria for inclusion on the list of entities with serious dishonesty...

The PBOC's new measures tighten the criteria and repercussions for entities deemed seriously dishonest, which could signal a serious commitment to financial integrity and may impact market confidence in institutional operations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 18 May 2026, 11:24 UTCOn the live feed at 11:04 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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....and strengthens the constraints and penalties for dishonest behavior.

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This move highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny in China's financial landscape, potentially affecting entities operating within those sectors that fall under PBOC management. Traders should monitor how this impacts sentiment and the operational landscape for affected firms.

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