The brokerage failed to implement adequate and effective policies and procedures to mitigate AML/CFT risks associated with third party deposits.
May 19, 2020AIs and SVF licensees are encouraged to continue the provide the public convenient account opening and access to banking and payment services.
April 8, 2020The SFC has fined BMI Securities HK$3.7mn and suspended one of its responsible officers for failures to comply with AML/CFT obligations.
February 11, 2020We need to enable a wider application of technology to AML work in the sector, deputy chief Arthur Yuen said at the HKMA's its first AML/CFT RegTech Forum on Friday.
November 23, 2019While most of the sector presents low risk, higher risk has emerged in SVF products that allow overseas cash withdrawals, cross border remittances, and person-to-person transfers.
July 22, 2019Senior management will be held accountable for failures to put in place effective policies, procedures and controls for handling third-party deposits and payments.
June 4, 2019The Hong Kong unit of Guosen Securities failed to make enquiries into or report thousands of suspicious third party deposits.
February 19, 2019At the Refinitiv Pan Asian Regulatory Summit, HKMA's Carmen Chu discussed how technology and cooperation with authorities contributes to a safe and clean financial centre.
October 11, 2018Hong Kong exposed to medium-high level of money laundering risk; ability to combat money laundering also assessed as medium-high.
May 3, 2018Circular sent to firms following a feedback report issued by the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit.
January 17, 2018