2019-06-14

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Observations of Mystery Shopping Programme in respect of Account Opening by Authorized Institutions in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued this circular to present the findings of a mystery shopping programme assessing account opening processes for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Ethnic Minority customers. The report highlights specific operational challenges and compliance gaps encountered by Authorized Institutions when serving these target groups. These observations aim to guide banks in improving service delivery and ensuring adherence to financial inclusion principles.

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Issue Date:

14 Jun 2019

20190614-2-EN.pdf (80.5 KB)

Topic:

Banking Conduct & Enforcement - Account Opening/Maintenance

Banking Conduct & Enforcement - Financial Inclusion

Group:

All Authorized Institutions

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Annex

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14 Jun 2019

Annex 1 - Report of Mystery Shopping Programme for Account Opening Process of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Customers

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14 Jun 2019

Annex 2 - Report of Mystery Shopping Programme for Account Opening Process of Ethnic Minority Customers

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08 Sep 2016

De-risking and Financial Inclusion

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18 Dec 2014

Banking Services for Ethnic Minorities

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28 Jan 2010

Account Opening for Ethnic Minorities

Annex

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14 Jun 2019

Annex 1 - Report of Mystery Shopping Programme for Account Opening Process of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Customers

Annex

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14 Jun 2019

Annex 2 - Report of Mystery Shopping Programme for Account Opening Process of Ethnic Minority Customers

CIR

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08 Sep 2016

De-risking and Financial Inclusion

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18 Dec 2014

Banking Services for Ethnic Minorities

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28 Jan 2010

Account Opening for Ethnic Minorities

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