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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced an updated anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism self-assessment checklist, aimed at enhancing compliance in the evolving virtual asset sector.
The Securities and Futures Commission (<a href="https://crypto.news/tag/sfc/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/sfc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SFC</a>) has recently updated its anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism self-assessment checklist self-assessment checklist.
This is an important step for those involved in the world of virtual assets and financial services. The <a href="https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/EN/circular/aml/doc?refNo=23EC56" data-type="link" data-id="https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/EN/circular/aml/doc?refNo=23EC56" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">updated checklist</a> is in line with the latest guidelines and is available on the SFC website, making it available for access.
The purpose of this checklist is to help licensed corporations and virtual asset service providers review rules for preventing <a href="https://crypto.news/fbi-seizes-nine-crypto-exchanges-over-money-laundering/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/fbi-seizes-nine-crypto-exchanges-over-money-laundering/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">money laundering</a> and <a href="https://crypto.news/chainalysis-report-debunks-cryptos-role-in-terrorism-financing/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/chainalysis-report-debunks-cryptos-role-in-terrorism-financing/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">terrorism financing</a>. This is crucial as the finance world gets more complex with the addition of virtual assets.
The SFC’s update is not just about following rules on paper. It puts a lot of responsibility on the senior management of these companies. They need to make sure that if the checklist reveals any problems, these are fixed quickly.
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This approach by the SFC shows a larger trend in how financial activities are regulated. The independent statutory body aims to have companies continually monitor and update their practices.
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However, there are still several questions centered around how well does the checklist spots and stops the complex risks in the world of virtual assets, the level of detail and how the SFC will ensure companies are following the guidelines.
As the finance and virtual asset sectors use this new checklist, the concerns listed will show how it does preventing illegal financial activities.
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SFC releases updated AML/CFT checklist for virtual asset service providers

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