2026-05-22

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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 mandates specific operational standards to ensure robust account management and relationship oversight. It includes annexes detailing additional measures for Chinese Mainland investors and providing answers to frequently asked questions.

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