To regulate the conduct of bond registration, custody and settlement, protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors, maintain the order of bond registration, custody and settlement, and promote the healthy development of the bond market, this Measures is formulated in accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Law of the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China.
The registration, custody and settlement of fixed-income securities (hereinafter referred to as bonds) in the inter-bank bond market shall be subject to these Measures.
The registration, custody and settlement of book-entry government bonds at commercial bank counters shall be subject to the Measures for the Administration of Book-entry Government Bond Transactions at Commercial Bank Counters.
Bond registration, custody and settlement business follows the principles of safety and efficiency, and adopts a unified national operation and management model.