Resources

The “Points to Note for Applicants / Holders of TCSP Licences” issued by the Companies Registry on 20 November 2025 highlights recurring AML/CFT weaknesses found during inspections. This article examines common compliance gaps and recent disciplinary cases concerning TCSP licensees in Hong Kong.

For TCSP licensees in Hong Kong, AML/CFT compliance inspections conducted by the Companies Registry are an integral part of ongoing regulatory supervision. At its core, these inspections are designed to evaluate how a firm manages its exposure to money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

KYC Management is certified as compliant with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which is the world’s best-known standard for information security management systems.

Designed for legal professionals, KYC Management is a secure and robust platform to onboard and screen clients, and conduct risk assessments and ongoing monitoring.

This article offers practical guidance for trust or company service provider in Hong Kong on conducting effective source of funds and source of wealth checks

This article provides a general guide on how trust or company service providers (TCSPs) should conduct client onboarding in compliance with Hong Kong’s AML/CFT framework.

See all upcoming Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) CPD courses and events for December 2025.

This guide unpacks the essentials—from exemptions application forms to renewal steps—for entities seeking to secure a TCSP license.

See all upcoming Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) CPD courses and events for November 2025.

This guide offers practical guidance for Hong Kong law firms to verify the Source of Funds and Wealth (SoF and SoW) of their clients.

This article lists upcoming SFC CPT activities in June 2025 related to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

This article outlines five key steps to assist law firms in navigating AML/CFT obligations during client onboarding.