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Access to banking services for corporate customers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued this circular to establish key observations and good practices for the on-boarding of corporate customers. It requires authorized institutions to enhance their anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism controls while ensuring fair access to banking services. The guidance aims to standardize account opening procedures and improve financial inclusion for corporate entities.

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CIR

Current

Issue Date:

27 Apr 2023

20230427-2-EN.pdf (230.7 KB)

Topic:

AML & CFT - AML/CFT Controls

Banking Conduct & Enforcement - Account Opening/Maintenance

Banking Conduct & Enforcement - Financial Inclusion

Group:

All Authorized Institutions

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CIR

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27 Apr 2023

Access to banking services for corporate customers

CIR

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27 Apr 2023

Access to banking services for corporate customers

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