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    External Publications
    Published Date: 22 October 2015

    Guidance on AML/CFT Controls in Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking

    Guidance for banks, merchant banks and finance companies on AML/CFT controls in trade finance and correspondent banking.
    • AML/CFT
    Applies to: Credit/Charge Card Issuer , Finance Company , Full Bank (Branch) , Full Bank (Locally Incorporated) , Merchant Bank (Branch) , Merchant Bank (Locally Incorporated) , Wholesale Bank (Branch) , Wholesale Bank (Locally Incorporated) , Financial Holding Company (Banking) , Credit Rating Agency , Direct Insurer (Life) , Direct Insurer (General) , Direct Insurer (Composite) , Reinsurer (Life) , Reinsurer (General) , Reinsurer (Composite) , Captive Insurer , Lloyd's Asia Scheme , Authorised Reinsurer , Representative Office (Insurance) , Approved MAT Insurer , Financial Holding Company (Insurance) , Standard Payment Institution , Major Payment Institution
    View Document Guidance on AML/CFT Controls in Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking (626.3 KB)

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      Notice 626 Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Banks

      Requirements for banks on anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT).

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