The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issued a circular to licensed corporations, virtual asset service providers, etc., on combating money laundering and terrorist financing

2024-08-27 15:10:03
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ChainCatcher message, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued a circular to licensed corporations, virtual asset service providers, and associated entities regarding the fight against money laundering/terrorist financing, which points out that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) committee responsible for managing the sanctions regime against the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda removed an individual from its sanctions list on August 23, 2024 (New York time).

Licensed corporations, licensed virtual asset service providers, and associated entities should update their screening databases regarding the aforementioned changes made by the UNSC sanctions committee to conduct sanctions screening on customers and payments.

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