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Economic warfare - making sense of the latest sanctions against Iran
Global, Iran, USA - October 9 2018 The United States (“US”) has continued to strengthen its sanctions against Iran. This post provides a synopsis of the latest developments, including…
New AML/CTF rules for money lenders in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - September 28 2018 Hong Kong continues to keep up the pace on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CTF”) reforms in 2018. The Companies Registry…
Latest SFC inspection findings on AML/CTF systems and controls: a warning shot to the industry
Hong Kong - September 5 2018 The Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) issued a robust circular on 31 August 2018 in relation to the adequacy of licensed corporations’ (“LCs”)…
Putting a stop to slavery: Hong Kong reforms on the horizon?
Hong Kong - May 9 2018 With an estimated 40.3 million slavery victims globally, and an estimated 29,500 victims of trafficking in Hong Kong alone, the development of…
Hong Kong customer due diligence requirements: address proof no longer required
Hong Kong - December 10 2017 Hong Kong’s financial institution regulators have announced a significant change to the customer due diligence (“CDD“) requirements for anti-money…
“Sorry, not sorry” - what do you need to know about the apology legislation in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong - December 5 2017 On 13 July 2017, the Hong Kong Legislative Council (“LegCo”) passed the long-awaited Apology Bill. It came into effect on 1 December 2017. While other…
Big data and international cooperation - potential impacts for insider dealing actions
Australia, Hong Kong, USA - July 19 2017 Charges for insider dealing are ripe for news headlines - often involving covert arrangements between individuals and driven by greed and exploitation…
Bringing it all together: Wolfsberg issues fresh anti-bribery and corruption guidance
Hong Kong - July 6 2017 In a timely development, the Wolfsberg Group, an industry association of thirteen global financial institutions, has recently updated their…
Hong Kong’s home-grown football scandal: ICAC brings charges for match-fixing
Hong Kong - June 30 2017 Another day, another football scandal but this time it's close to home. On 28 June 2017, Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption…
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge hit by corruption scandal
Hong Kong - June 29 2017 A construction contractor in Hong Kong has been suspended and its staff arrested for corruption in relation to the alleged falsification of tests on…
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