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Hong Kong banks maintain mainland account access amid new controls

Hong Kong banks are continuing to allow mainland Chinese customers to open accounts, despite recent reports of rejections. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has clarified that banks must implement stringent checks to ensure compliance with new cross-border investment controls. While the process is operating smoothly, banks are required to adhere to these updated regulatory requirements. AI

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Hong Kong banks maintain mainland account access amid new controls

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Enoch Yiu,Daisy Wu ·

    Mainlanders can still open bank accounts in Hong Kong despite new rules: HKMA

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