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Guidance Paper on Cover Payment Messages Related to Cross-border Wire Transfers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued this guidance to ensure Authorized Institutions comply with international standards for cover payment messages in cross-border wire transfers. The document outlines specific requirements for the accuracy and completeness of information included in these messages to support anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism controls. It serves as a direct reference for institutions managing cross-border transactions under the broader AML/CFT regulatory framework.

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Issue Date:

08 Feb 2010

20100208-2-EN.pdf (746.8 KB)

Topic:

AML & CFT - AML/CFT Controls

Group:

All Authorized Institutions

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