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Hong Kong: Implemented Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Act 2022

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Implemented Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Act 2022

On 1 June 2023, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment)Act 2022, establishing a new licensing regime for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Hong Kong, came into force. The Bill amends the current Anti-Money Laun…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2022-07-06
under deliberation

On 6 July 2022, the Hong Kong legislative chamber introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-…

2022-12-07
adopted

On 7 December 2022, the Hong Kong legislative chamber adopted the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter…

2023-06-01
in force

On 1 June 2023, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment)Act 2022, esta…

2024-02-02
in force

On 2 February 2023, the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau of Hong Kong announced that all unli…