Anti-money laundering
NEWS
External updates
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Issue Date |
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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) |
14/10/2019 |
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List of persons and entities published pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) |
12/10/2019 |
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List of persons and entities published pursuant to section 32 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central Africa Republic) Regulation 2019 (Cap. 537CH) |
10/9/2019 |
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Lists of individuals and entities subject to targeted arms-related sanctions and financial sanctions under the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 a) Targeted arms-related sanctions b) Targeted financial sanctions |
12/7/2019 |
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Gazettal of: |
12/7/2019 |
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
21/6/2019 |
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List of individuals and entities published under section 32 of the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2018 (Cap. 537CC) |
26/6/2019 |
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Gazettal of The United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2019 |
31/5/2019 |
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List of persons and entities published pursuant to section 43 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CF) |
29/3/2019 |
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List of persons and entities published pursuant to section 29 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CG) |
29/3/2019 |
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Gazettal of:
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29/3/2019 |
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements regarding high-risk jurisdictions |
25/2/2019 |
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Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2018
Gazetted List of persons and entities published pursuant to section 28 of the above regulation |
21/12/2018 |
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Gazettal of the United Nations Sanctions (Mali) Regulation 2018 |
21/12/2018 |
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Gazetted list published pursuant to the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2011 (Cap. 537 AW) |
23/11/2018 |
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
List of persons and entities published pursuant to sanctions relating to financing of proliferation (of weapons of mass destruction):
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Issue Date |
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The United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation |
9/8/2018 |
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The United Nations Sanctions (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—Iran) Regulation |
2/12/2016 |
For the requirements under the relevant regulations:
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Cap 537AE: https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap537AE
- Iran, Cap 537BV: https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap537BV
AML guidance and support and Institute updates
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Subject |
Issue Date |
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Guidance for a Risk-based Approach for: |
26/6/2019 |
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Financial Reporting and Auditing Alert (Issue No. 26) - Monitoring of AML compliance |
16/10/2018 |
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Anti-money laundering procedures manual for accountants
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30/6/2018 |
| Hong Kong Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report | 30/4/2018 |
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Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing for Professional Accountants (These guidelines form part of the code of ethics) |
28/2/2018 |
Other Useful Links
- Merchandise discount: AML screening solutions
- Frequently Asked Questions (AML Monitoring)
- Institute submissions on anti-money laundering-related subjects
Members may also refer to the following websites for statements/circulars on anti-money laundering matters:
Notices
For latest notices on combating money laundering/terrorist financing, please refer to TechWatch, under the section heading 'Legislation & Other Initiatives'.
Archive Material
| No. | Subject | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
