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Expected controls for account opening and maintaining relationships with clients with investment accounts

The Securities and Futures Commission issued this circular to establish expected controls for authorized institutions regarding the opening and maintenance of client investment accounts. The document outlines specific operational requirements and risk management measures to ensure proper client relationship management and regulatory compliance. It also includes annexes detailing additional measures for Chinese Mainland investors and frequently asked questions to clarify implementation standards.

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Issue Date:

22 May 2026

20260522-13-EN.pdf (563.3 KB)

Topic:

Wealth Management & MPF - Securities/investment products

Group:

All Authorized Institutions

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Expected controls for account opening and maintaining relationships with clients with investment accounts

Annex

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Annex 1 - Additional measures for opening and managing investment accounts of Chinese Mainland investors

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Annex 2 - Frequently asked questions for the circular on expected controls for account opening and maintaining relationships with clients with investment accounts

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Expected controls for account opening and maintaining relationships with clients with investment accounts

Annex

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22 May 2026

Annex 1 - Additional measures for opening and managing investment accounts of Chinese Mainland investors

Annex

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22 May 2026

Annex 2 - Frequently asked questions for the circular on expected controls for account opening and maintaining relationships with clients with investment accounts

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Version History

Superseded Document

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