Money Laundering

Learn how Hong Kong regulates financial crime through numerous statutes on money laundering and terrorist financing to curb the flow of illicit funds.
Overview

For an overview of Hong Kong ordinances which combat money laundering and terrorist financing see The anti-money laundering regime which sets out the laws aimed specifically at identifying illicit proceeds and ensuring financial institutions carry out adequate monitoring and supervision of client accounts.

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Systems & Controls

Investigations & Offences

Client Misconduct

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Client Misconduct – Money Laundering

Legal framework under which businesses and professions operate in respect of client money laundering is examined – there are a number of statutory provisions which must be adhered to.

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Sets out the powers of investigators and law enforcers, as well as considering the range of criminal offences that can be committed by financial institutions and their employees.

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Systems and Controls to Prevent Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing

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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Money laundering is a pertinent issue for financial institutions in Hong Kong and an overview of how Hong Kong fits into the global sphere of measures is considered here.

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