CSRC Releases Regulations on the Supervisory Responsibilities of CSRC’s Regional Offices

On April 18, 2025, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) released the Regulations on the Supervisory Responsibilities of CSRC’s Regional Offices (the “Regulations”) on its website, which will take effect on May 19, 2025.

The Regulations clarify the supervisory responsibilities of regional offices in the securities, futures, and fund markets, including daily supervision, risk prevention and handling, case investigations and administrative penalties, and investor protection. Regional offices are required to strengthen inspections on information disclosure, internal control, and business standards of market entities, and are responsible for the risk management of securities companies, public fund managers, and futures companies within their jurisdiction. The Regulations also emphasize the responsibilities of regional offices in network and information security, investor protection, and integrity supervision, requiring them to establish information sharing and regulatory cooperation mechanisms to promote the healthy development of the capital market.