Anti-money laundering
NEWS
External updates
Subject |
Issue Date |
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List of individuals and entities published under section 29 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Cap. 537CG)
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27/02/2021 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
25/02/2021 |
Gazetted list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council, published pursuant to the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575) (English/ Chinese)
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24/02/2021 |
List of individuals and entities published under section 33 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central Africa Republic) Regulation 2020 (Cap. 537CM) (English/ Chinese)
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23/02/2021 |
List of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities published under section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB)
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20/02/2021 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021 (English/ Chinese) |
11/02/2021 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Amendment) Regulation 2020 (English/ Chinese) |
13/11/2020 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Mali) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2020 (English/ Chinese) |
13/11/2020 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
09/11/2020 |
List of individuals and entities published under section 29 of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CJ) (English/ Chinese)
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03/11/2020 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2020 (English/ Chinese) |
11/09/2020 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2020 (English/ Chinese) |
11/09/2020 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
30/06/2020 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2020 (English/ Chinese) | 15/05/2020 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2020 (English/ Chinese) | 15/05/2020 |
List of individuals and entities published under section 31 of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation (Cap. 537AE) (English/ Chinese)
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12/05/2020 |
Updated sanctions list published pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2127 concerning the Central African Republic by UNSC
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06/05/2020 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2020 (English/ Chinese) |
20/03/2020 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
26/02/2020 |
List of individuals and entities published under section 43 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CF) (English/ Chinese)
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26/02/2020 |
Lists of individuals and entities published under section 15 of the United Nations Sanctions (Mali) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CL) (English/ Chinese) | 16/01/2020 |
Lists of individuals and entities published under section 33 of the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Cap. 537CK) (English/ Chinese) |
25/10/2019 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
18/10/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (English/ Chinese) |
12/07/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2015 (Repeal) Regulation (English/ Chinese) |
12/07/2019 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
21/06/2019 |
List of individuals and entities published under section 29 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CG) |
29/03/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (English/ Chinese) |
29/03/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2011 (Repeal) Regulation (English/ Chinese) |
29/03/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (English/ Chinese) |
29/03/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation (Repeal) Regulation (English/ Chinese) |
29/03/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Eritrea) Regulation (Repeal) Regulation (English/ Chinese) |
29/03/2019 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
25/02/2019 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2018 (English/ Chinese) |
21/12/2018 |
Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Mali) Regulation 2018 (English/ Chinese) |
21/12/2018 |
Gazetted list published pursuant to the United Nations Sanctions (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—Iran) Regulation (Cap. 537 sub.leg. BV) (English/ Chinese) - relating to financing of proliferation (of weapons of mass destruction) |
2/12/2016 |
For the scope of specific sanctions, see the relevant regulations (subsidiary legislation) under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537)
For other current lists, see: Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) - United Nations Sanctions
AML guidance, support and Institute updates
Subject |
Issue Date |
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Best Practices on Beneficial Ownership for Legal Persons |
24/10/2019 |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Guidance for a Risk-based Approach for: |
26/06/2019 |
Financial Reporting and Auditing Alert (Issue No. 26) - Monitoring of AML compliance |
16/10/2018 |
Anti-money laundering procedures manual for accountants
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30/06/2018 |
Hong Kong Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report | 30/04/2018 |
Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing for Professional Accountants (These guidelines form part of the code of ethics) |
28/02/2018 |
Other Useful Links
- Merchandise discount: AML screening solutions
- Frequently Asked Questions (AML Monitoring)
- Institute submissions on anti-money laundering-related subjects
- Technical News - latest notices on combating money laundering/terrorist financing under the section heading 'Legislation & Other Initiatives'
Members may also refer to the following websites for statements/circulars on anti-money laundering matters:
Archive Material
No. | Subject | Issue Date |
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Issue 060 - 211 |
- archived notices on combating money laundering/terrorist financing under the section heading 'Legislation & Other Initiatives' |
Sep 2007 - May 2020 |
AMLB1 (revised) | Requirements on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Related Matters | 2/4/2015 |
Supplement to AMLB1 (revised) | Frequently Asked Questions on Suspicious Transaction Reporting | 7/5/2015 |
- | Technical Bulletin - Drug Trafficking (Recovery of Proceeds) Ordinance 1989 | 7/8/1990 |