2015-05-13

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SFC Circular on Know Your Client and Account Opening Procedures

The Securities and Futures Commission issued this circular to establish standards for Know Your Client and account opening procedures for registered institutions. The document outlines specific compliance requirements to ensure proper client identification and due diligence during the account opening process. It serves as a regulatory guideline for institutions managing securities and investment products to maintain conduct standards.

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Issue Date:

13 May 2015

20150513-2-EN.pdf (125.7 KB)

Topic:

Banking Conduct & Enforcement - Account Opening/Maintenance

Miscellaneous - SFC/IA/MPFA

Wealth Management & MPF - Securities/investment products

Group:

Registered Institutions

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13 May 2015

Circular Issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) concerning Know Your Client and Account Opening Procedures

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13 May 2015

Circular Issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) concerning Know Your Client and Account Opening Procedures

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