Regulatory Alerts2017-10-11
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Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing – Address Verification Requirements
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued this guideline to establish address verification requirements for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing controls. It mandates that all Authorized Institutions implement robust procedures to verify the residential or business addresses of their customers. The document serves as a regulatory standard to ensure effective customer due diligence and mitigate financial crime risks.
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Issue Date:
11 Oct 2017
20171011-3-EN.pdf (45.9 KB)
Topic:
AML & CFT - AML/CFT Controls
Group:
All Authorized Institutions
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Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing – Address Verification Requirements
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Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing – Address Verification Requirements
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