The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a revised Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) for Authorized Institutions (AIs) in the Gazette. The revised AML/CFT Guideline will be effective from 1 June 2023 and AIs are advised to review and implement appropriate measures in line with the risk-based approach. The revised guideline is available on the HKMA website and supervisory communication website. Consultation conclusions summarizing key comments received during the consultation, along with a marked-up version of the revised AML/CFT Guideline, are attached to the letter and can also be found on the HKMA website.
Consultation Conclusions: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/media/eng/doc/key-information/guidelines-and-circular/2023/20230525e1a1.pdf
Marked-up version of AML-CFT Guideline (For Authorized Institutions): https://www.hkma.gov.hk/media/eng/doc/key-information/guidelines-and-circular/2023/20230525e1a2.pdf
Resource: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/media/eng/doc/key-information/guidelines-and-circular/2023/20230525e1.pdf