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Sanctions On 26 July (New York Time), the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 concerning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“DPRK Committee”) amended the details of 44 individuals /entities subject to financial sanctions under the sanctions regime for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ("DPRK"). Please refer to the press releases for details: https://press.un.org/en/2022/sc14983.doc.htm Pursuant to section 31 of the United Nations (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation ("DPRK Regulation"), an updated list of individuals and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 27 July 2022: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html Links to the list of individuals and entities: Chinese Version English Version Section 8(1) of the DPRK Regulation prohibits the making available of any funds or other financial assets or economic resources to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals and entities, as well as dealing with any funds, other financial assets or economic resources belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 27 July 2022)
Sanctions On 18 July 2022, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1970 concerning Libya (“the Committee”) amended the details of one entry on the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for Libya. Please see press release number SC/14974 at the link below: https://press.un.org/en/2022/sc14974.doc.htm Pursuant to section 43 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CF) ("Libya Regulation"), an updated list of individuals and entities was published on 19 July 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html Links to the list of individuals and entities: Chinese Version English Version Section 9 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap. 537CF) prohibits the making available of economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such persons or entities. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 19 July 2022)
Hong Kong's Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report 2022 (2022 HRA) On 8 July 2022, the Hong Kong SAR Government (HK SAR Government) published second issue of the Hong Kong's Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Risk Assessment Report (2022 HRA). The 2022 HRA examines the ML/TF threats and vulnerabilities impacting various sectors, including legal professionals in Hong Kong and the city as a whole. The report describes the latest ML/TF trends and typologies as well as matters of international and regional concern. For the first time, the 2022 HRA assesses risk of proliferation financing faced by Hong Kong, including legal professionals. Legal professionals and law firms should study the report carefully, consider the relevant insights and possible implications, review your firm-wide ML/TF risk assessments and update risk mitigating measures accordingly. Should you have any questions, please contact the Law Society at aml@hklawsoc.org.hk. Press release issued by the HK SAR Government on 8 July 2022: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202207/08/P2022070800256.htm The Risk Assessment Report is available at: 2nd HK ML TF Risk Assessment Report_e.pdf (fstb.gov.hk) (Posted on 11 July 2022)
Sanctions On 30 June (New York Time), the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 concerning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“DPRK Committee”) amended the details of one individual subject to financial sanctions under the sanctions regime for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ("DPRK"). Please refer to the press releases (https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14957.doc.htm) for details. Pursuant to section 31 of the United Nations (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation ("DPRK Regulation"), an updated list of individuals and entities is published on CEDB's website (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html) at 11:00 am on 1 July 2022. Section 8(1) of the DPRK Regulation prohibits the making available of any funds or other financial assets or economic resources to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals and entities, as well as dealing with any funds, other financial assets or economic resources belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals and entities: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/assets/document/citb/03_CITB_2.0_Policies/CITB_2.0_Policies_Eng/Policies/Centre_1.pdf (Posted on 04 July 2022)
FATF update On 17 June 2022, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added Gibraltar and removed Malta from the list of "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring". The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Iran remains on the list of the “High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action”. High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action - June 2022 Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring - June 2022 (Posted on 30 June 2022)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 27 May 2022, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida amended six entry on its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. Please refer to the below press releases for details. https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14913.doc.htm https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14914.doc.htm Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 28 May 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau below: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 30 May 2022)
FATF update Subsequent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary and Working Group meetings held virtually in February and March 2022, FATF added the United Arab Emirates the list of "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring". The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Iran remains on the list of the “High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action”.
(Posted on 11 March 2022) Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 7 March 2022, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida added one individual to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. Please see press release number SC/14822 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14822.doc.htm Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 8 March 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau below: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 8 March 2022) Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 3 March 2022, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida removed two individuals from its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. Please see press release number SC/14818 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14818.doc.htm Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 4 March 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau below: Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. (Posted on 4 March 2022)
Sanctions On 28 February 2022, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) adopted Resolution 2624 (“Resolution”). According to paragraph 5 of the Resolution, the UNSC decided that one Yemen entity listed in the annex of this Resolution shall be subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 14 (viz. targeted arms embargo) of resolution 2216 (2015). No separate press release was issued by UN regarding the above amendment up to this moment. Please refer to the Resolution 2624 (https://undocs.org/S/RES/2624(2022)) for details. Pursuant to sections 30 of the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CI) (the “Yemen Regulation“), an updated list of individuals and entities has been published on 3 March 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html Chinese Version English Version Sections 2 and 3 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals and entities. Section 4 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the provision of any assistance related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any arms or related materiel to individuals and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals and entities. Section 5 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of individuals and entities on the list, or dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such individuals and entities. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 04 March 2022)
Sanctions update On 18 February 2022, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) pursuant to UNSC Resolution 751 concerning Somalia added one individual to the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for Somalia. Please see press release number SC/14797 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14797.doc.htm Pursuant to section 29 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CG) ("Somalia Regulation"), the updated list of individuals and entities has been gazetted and published on 19 February 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html Chinese Version English Version Section 6 of the Somalia Regulations prohibits the making available of economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such persons or entities. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 21 February 2022)
Sanctions update On 28 January 2022, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1970 concerning Libya amended the details of one individual on the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for Libya. Please see press release number SC/14782 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14782.doc.htm Pursuant to section 43 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CF) ("Libya Regulation"), the updated list of individuals and entities has been gazetted and published on 29 January 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Chinese Version English Version Section 9 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap. 537CF) prohibits the making available of economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such persons or entities. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 3 February 2022)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 24 January 2022, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed one individual from the Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo. Please see press release number SC/14773 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14773.doc.htm The updated list of individuals subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 25 January 2022. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 25 January 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 25 January 2022)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 17 January 2022, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed three individuals from the Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo. Please see press release number https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14767.doc.htm The updated list of individuals subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 17 January 2022. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 18 January 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 18 January 2022)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 3 January 2022, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed five individuals from the Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo. Please see press release number SC/14758 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14758.doc.htm The updated list of individuals subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 4 January 2022. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 5 January 2022 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 5 January 2022)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 29 December 2021, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities added one individual and one entity to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. Please see press release number SC/14755 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14755.doc.htm The updated list of individuals subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 30 December 2021. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 31 December 2021 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list (Posted on 31 December 2021)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 29 December 2021, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities amended 62 entries on the Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo. The technical amendments were implemented on all the 62 entries in the field “Other information”. Please see press release number SC/14753 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14753.doc.htm The updated list of individuals subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 30 December 2021. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 30 December 2021 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list (Posted on 30 December 2021)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 21 December 2021, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida added one entry to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. Please see press release number SC/14748 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14748.doc.htm The updated list of individuals and entities subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 22 December 2021. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 22 December 2021 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau below: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List: United Nations Security Council Consolidated List | United Nations Security Council (Posted on 23 December 2021)
Sanctions On 21 December 2021, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic approved the addition of the entry specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Please see press release number SC/14749 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14749.doc.htm The updated list of individuals and entities subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 22 December 2021. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to section 33 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Cap.537CM) (“CAR Regulation”), an updated list of individuals and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html Section 6 of the CAR Regulation prohibits the making available of economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such persons or entities. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List: United Nations Security Council Consolidated List | United Nations Security Council (Posted on 22 December 2021)
Update to United Nations list of persons designated as Terrorist or Terrorist Associates On 23 November 2021, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida added one entry to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. Please see press release number SC/14712 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14712.doc.htm The updated list of individuals subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 24 November 2021. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on 25 November 2021 on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau below: UN Security Resolution 2368 (2017) currently imposes the asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo affecting all individuals and entities named on the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. (Posted on 26 November 2021)
Sanctions On 9 November 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) added three individuals to the list of individuals and entities subject to Sanctions under the Sanctions regime for Yemen. Please see press release number SC/14695 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14695.doc.htm The updated list of individuals and entities subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 11 November 2021 and can be accessed here: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to sections 30 and 31 of the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CI) (the “Yemen Regulation“), an updated list of individuals and entities is published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html) Sections 2 and 3 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals and entities. Section 4 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the provision of any assistance related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any arms or related materiel to individuals and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals and entities. Section 5 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of individuals and entities on the list, or dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such individuals and entities. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List United Nations Security Council Consolidated List | United Nations Security Council (Posted on 11 November 2021)
Subsequent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary and Working Group meetings held virtually in October 2021, FATF removed Botswana and Mauritius from the list of "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring". The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Iran remains on the list of the “High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action”.
(Posted on 28 October 2021)
Anti-Money Laundering On 25 October 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1970 concerning Libya (“the Committee”) added one individual to the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for Libya. Please see press release number SC/14674 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14674.doc.htm The updated list of individuals and entities subject to Sanctions by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 26 October 2021 and can be accessed here: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to section 43 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CF) ("Libya Regulation"), an updated list of individuals and entities is published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html) Section 9 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap. 537CF) prohibits the making available of economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such persons or entities. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 26 October 2021)
On 6 September 2021, the Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee removed one entry from its Sanctions List. Please see press release number SC/14622 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14622.doc.htm The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee, has been gazetted on 8 September 2021 and can be accessed here: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (Posted on 8 September 2021)
Subsequent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary and Working Group meetings held virtually in June 2021, FATF issued (a) a public statement on high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action; and (b) a document titled "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring". Details are as follows –
(Posted on 30 June 2021)
On 17 June 2021, the Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee added one entry to its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14555 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14555.doc.htm The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates published in the Gazette are at the following links: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertaking and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html). Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. (Posted on 30 June 2021)
On 29 April 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1970 concerning Libya (“the Committee”) amended two entries on the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for Libya. Please see press release number SC/14509 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14509.doc.htm The list of individuals and entities is at the following links: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to section 43 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CF) ("Libya Regulation"), an updated list of individuals and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html). Section 9 of the Libya Regulation prohibits the making available of economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such persons or entities. (Posted on 4 May 2021)
On 6 April 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida amended one entry on its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14489 at the link below: The list of individuals and entities is at the following links: Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html). Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. (Posted on 8 April 2021)
On 6 April 2021, the Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended one entry on its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14489 at the link below:
https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14489.doc.htm The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates published in the Gazette are at the following links: Chinese Version (Posted on 8 April 2021)
On 5 April 2021, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) removed one entity from the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for the Central African Republic. Please see press release number SC/14485 at the link below:
https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14485.doc.htm The list of individuals and entities is at the following links: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to section 33 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Cap.537CM) ("CAR Regulation"), an updated list of individuals and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html). Section 6 of the CAR Regulation prohibits the making available of economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such persons or entities.
(Posted on 8 April 2021)
On 5 April 2021, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 concerning Yemen amended one entry on its sanction list. Please see press release number SC/14486 at the link below:
https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14486.doc.htm The list of individuals and entities are at the following links: Chinese Version English Version Pursuant to sections 30 and 31 of the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Cap.537CI) ("Yemen Regulation "), an updated list of individuals and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html). Sections 2 and 3 of the Yemen Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals and entities. Section 4 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the provision of any assistance related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any arms or related material to individuals and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals and entities. Section 5 of the Yemen Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of individuals and entities on the list, or dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by such individuals and entities. (Posted on 8 April 2021)
On 23 March 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida amended eight entries on its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14473 at the link below:
https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14473.doc.htm The latest ISIL (Da’esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list published in the Gazette is at the following links: Chinese Version Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation (Cap. 537CB) (“the Regulation”), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html) Sections 2 and 3 of the Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. On 5 March 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1591 concerning Sudan (“Sudan Committee”) removed one individual from the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for Sudan. Please see press release number SC/14459 at the link below: The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates published in the Gazette is at the following links:
On 25 February 2021, the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") adopted Resolution 2564. According to paragraph 3 of the Resolution, the UNSC decided that the one individual listed in the annex of the Resolution shall be subject to measures imposed by paragraphs 11 (viz. asset freeze) and 15 (viz. travel ban) of Resolution 2140 and paragraph 14 (viz. targeted arms embargo) of Resolution 2216. Please see the Resolution 2564 at the link below: The updated list of individuals and entities are at the following links:
On 26 February 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 751 concerning Somalia (“the Committee”) added three individuals to the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for Somalia. Please see press release number SC/14455 at the link below: The list of individuals and entities is at the following links:
Subsequent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary and Working Group meetings held virtually in February 2021, FATF issued (a) a public statement on high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action; and (b) a document titled "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring". Details are as follows -
(Posted on 2 March 2021)
On 23 February 2021, the Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended 92 entries on its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14446 at the link below: The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates published in the Gazette are at the following links:
On 22 February 2021, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 2127 concerning the Central African Republic (“the Committee”) amended the entry of one individual to the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for the Central African Republic. Please see press release number SC/14443 at the link below: The list of individuals and entities is at the following links:
Chinese Version Pursuant to section 33 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Cap.537CM) ("CAR Regulation"), an updated list of individuals and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/policies/united-nations-security-council-sanctions.html). Section 6 of the CAR Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of persons and entities on the list; as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. (Posted on 1 March 2021)
On 19 February 2021, the United Nations Security Council concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida amended 2 individuals from its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14440 at the link below:
The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html). Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. (Posted on 24 February 2021)
Strengthening Measures to Prevent the Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (Amendments to Recommendations 1 and 2)
(Posted on 12 November 2020)
On 8 October 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee added one individual on its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14321 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 15 October 2020)
On 10 September 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended eleven entries to its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14299 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 14 September 2020)
On 16 July 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee added one individual to its sanction list. Please see press release number SC/14256 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 21 July 2020)
Subsequent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary and Working Group meetings held virtually in June 2020, FATF issued (i) a public statement on high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action, and (ii) a document titled "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring". Details are as follows -
(i) FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action
Note According to Recommendation 23, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions should be required to comply with the higher-risk countries requirements set out in Recommendation 19.
(ii) Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring There is another document titled Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (http://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/high-risk-and-other-monitored-jurisdictions/documents/increased-monitoring-june-2020.html), also published on 30 June 2020. On 28 April 2020, the FATF decided on a general pause in the review process for the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (total of 18). The FATF granted these jurisdictions an additional four months for deadlines, with the exception of Mongolia and Iceland who requested to continue on their original schedule. The statement on Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring, adopted in February 2020 (http://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/high-risk-and-other-monitored-jurisdictions/documents/increased-monitoring-february-2020.html) remains in effect for the remaining 16 jurisdictions identified at that time, namely, Albania, The Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Cambodia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Syria, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe. (Posted on 6 July 2020)
On 21 May 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee added one individual to its sanction list. Please see press release number SC/14195 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 26 May 2020)
On 11 May 2020, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 concerning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ("DPRK Committee") amended the details of one entity subject to financial sanctions under the sanctions regime for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ("DPRK"). Please see press release number SC/14182 at the link below: Lists of individuals and entities published under section 31 of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation ("DPRK Regulation") are at the following links:
Chinese Version Section 8(1) of the DPRK Regulation prohibits the making available of any funds or other financial assets or economic resources to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals and entities, as well as dealing with any funds, other financial assets or economic resources belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. (Posted on 13 May 2020)
On 24 March 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee removed one individual from its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14146 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 26 March 2020)
On 4 March 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee added three entities to its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14136 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 6 March 2020)
Subsequent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary and Working Group meeting held between 16 to 20 February 2020, FATF issued (i) a public statement regarding two jurisdictions, and (ii) a document titled "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring". Details are as follows -
(i) FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action
Note According to Recommendation 23, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions should be required to comply with the higher-risk countries requirements set out in Recommendation 19.
(ii) Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (Posted on 26 February 2020)
On 23 February 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee added two entities to the sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14118 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 26 February 2020)
On 18 February 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee removed two individuals from the sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14113 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities is published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 21 February 2020)
On 4 February 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee added one individual to the sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14097 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities is published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 13 February 2020)
On 14 January 2020, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee published its press release and amended 85 entries on its sanctions list. Please see press release number SC/14078 at the link below: The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities is published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Posted on 21 January 2020)
Transparency of beneficial ownership is essential to prevent the misuse of companies for money laundering or terrorist financing. Based on reviews conducted in the fourth round of mutual evaluation so far, the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") has identified obstacles to effective implementation of FATF's recommendation in this area and published the paper on "Best Practices on Beneficial Ownership for Legal Persons" ("the paper"). The paper can be accessed at http://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/methodsandtrends/documents/best-practices-beneficial-ownership-legal-persons.html. The paper aims to provide suggested solutions to the disclosure of beneficial ownership, supported by cases and examples of best practices from delegations of member jurisdictions of the FATF. The paper draws on the experience of different jurisdictions, information provided by the delegations, as well as the work carried out by other stakeholders in the field. (Posted on 8 January 2020)
On 5 November 2019, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee removed the name of one individual on its sanctions lists. Please see press release number SC/14014 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc14014.doc.htm The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities is published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau). Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. (Posted on 7 November 2019)
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued (i) a public statement regarding two jurisdictions and (ii) a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning twelve jurisdictions. Details are as follows -
(Posted on 23 October 2019)
On 11 October 2019, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended the details of one individual on its sanctions lists. Please see press release number SC/13984 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13984.doc.htm The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version In respect of the ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list, sections 2 and 3 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and AI-Qaida Regulation") prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them.
On 20 August 2019, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended one entry to its sanctions lists. Please see press release number SC/13924 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13924.doc.htm The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version In respect of the ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list, sections 2 and 3 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and AI-Qaida Regulation") prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them.
On 14 August 2019, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee added two entries to its sanctions lists. Please see press release number SC/13918 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13918.doc.htm The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version In respect of the ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list, sections 2 and 3 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and AI-Qaida Regulation") prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them.
On 9 August 2019, the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended one entry from its sanctions lists. Please see press release number SC/13914 at the link below: https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13914.doc.htm The latest ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list and 1988 sanctions list published in the Gazette are at the following links:
Chinese Version In respect of the ISIL (Da'esh) and AI-Qaida sanctions list, sections 2 and 3 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and AI-Qaida Regulation") prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them.
FATF issued (i) a public statement regarding two jurisdictions and (ii) a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning twelve jurisdictions. Details are as follows -
Extraordinary Gazettal of Terrorists and Terrorist Associates under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575) - Updating of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee was gazetted on 22 May 2019. The United Nations Press Release is at The relevant Gazettes (Chinese and English versions) can be accessed via the following links -
On 21 May 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida ("the Committee") removed one individual from the lists of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 22 May 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
Extraordinary Gazettal of Terrorists and Terrorist Associates under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575) - Updating of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee was gazetted on 15 May 2019. The United Nations Press Release is at The relevant Gazettes (Chinese and English versions) can be accessed via the following links -
On 14 May 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida removed one individual from and added one entity to the lists of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press releases (https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13806.doc.htm) and (https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13808.doc.htm)for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 15 May 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
Extraordinary Gazettal of Terrorists and Terrorist Associates under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575) - Updating of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee was gazetted on 2 May 2019. The United Nations Press Release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13798.doc.htm The relevant Gazettes (Chinese and English versions) can be accessed via the following links -
On 1 May 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida added one individual and amended the details of 73 individuals and seven entities subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press releases (https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13798.doc.htm) and (https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13799.doc.htm)for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 2 May 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
Extraordinary Gazettal of Terrorists and Terrorist Associates under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575) - Updating of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee was gazetted on 23 April 2019. The United Nations Press Release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13787.doc.htm The relevant Gazettes (Chinese and English versions) can be accessed via the following links -
On 22 April 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida removed one individual subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release (https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13787.doc.htm) for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau ( https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/en/Policy_Responsibilities/united_nations_sanctions.html ) on 23 April 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
Extraordinary Gazettal of Terrorists and Terrorist Associates under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575) - Updating of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee was gazetted on 18 April 2019. The United Nations Press Release is at
On 17 April 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida amended the details of an individual subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 18 April 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
Extraordinary Gazettal of Terrorists and Terrorist Associates under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575) - Updating of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee The updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee was gazetted on 16 April 2019. The United Nations Press Release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sc13779.doc.htm The relevant Gazettes (Chinese and English versions) can be accessed via the following links -Chinese Version https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20192321e/cgn2019232121.pdf English Version https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20192321e/egn2019232121.pdf
On 16 April 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida ("the Committee") removed one entity subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 16 April 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
On 30 March 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida ("the Committee") amended the details of six individuals subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 30 March 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
On 23 March 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida ("the Committee") added an entity subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 23 March 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
On 13 March 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida ("the Committee") amended the personal information of an individual subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities is published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 14 March 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
On 28 February 2019, the Committee of the United Nations Security Council ("UNSC") established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253 concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL") and Al-Qaida added one individual subject to sanctions under the sanctions regime for ISIL and Al-Qaida. Please refer to the press release for details. Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities is published on the website of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on 1 March 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related material) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
Subsequent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary and Working Group meeting held between 17 to 22 February 2019, FATF issued (i) a public statement regarding two jurisdictions and (ii) a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Proces" concerning twelve jurisdictions. Details are as follows - (i) Public Statement (ii) Jurisdictions which have strategic AML/CFT deficiencies for which they have developed an action plan with the FATF
Pursuant to section 25 of the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation ("ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation"), a list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities was published on the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau's website on 9 February 2019. Sections 2 and 3 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibit the supply, sale, transfer and carriage of prohibited goods (i.e. arms or related materiel) to individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the list as well as those acting on behalf of or acting at the direction of such individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. Section 5 of the ISIL and Al-Qaida Regulation prohibits the making available of any economic assets to or for the benefit of all the above-mentioned individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as well as dealing with any economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by them. Links to the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities:
The Government has published in the Gazette an updated list of relevant persons and entities pursuant to section 38 of the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2011. The United Nations Press Release SC/13587 is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13587.doc.htm The Government Notice 8704 is at https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182247/egn201822478704.pdf
The Government has published an updated list of individuals and entities under section 32 of the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2018 ("the List"). The United Nations Press Release 13598 is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13598.doc.htm The List is at
The Government has published in the Gazette on 20 November 2018 an updated list of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates by the United Nations Security Council. The United Nations Press Release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13591.doc.htm The Government Notice (E) 67 of 2018 published in the Gazette is at
A list of individuals and entities has been published under section 32 of the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2018. The list is at
FATF issued a public statement relating to 2 jurisdictions and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" relating to 11 other jurisdictions. These documents are at the following links:-
The Government has published in the Gazette on 16 October 2018 an updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee. The United Nations press release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13539.doc.htm The Gazette is at https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182246e/egn2018224654.pdf
The Government has published in the Gazette on 5 Oct 2018 an updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee. The Gazette is at https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182245e/egn2018224553.pdf
The Government has published an updated list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities under the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and AL-Qaida) Regulation. ISIL and Al-Qaida List of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities
The Government has published in the Gazette the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al - Qaida) Regulation. This Regulation is at https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182238/es220182238157.pdf The press release is at http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201809/21/P2018092100305.htm . The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities published under section 25 of this Regulation is at https://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/doc/en/Policy_Responsibilities/isil_and_ai-qaida_List_of_TargetedFinancialSanctions_en.pdf
The Government has also published a list of relevant persons and entities under the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation in the Gazette. The Government Notice 7033 is at https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182238/egn201822387033.pdf The United Nations Press Release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13508.doc.htm
The Government published in the Gazette an updated list of relevant persons and relevant entities under the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2011 on 14 September 2018. Please click here for the Government Notice 6889.
The United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended 3 entries to its Sanctions List on 23 August 2018. The Government gazetted an updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee on 24 August 2018. The press release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13462.doc.htm The English version of the Gazette is at https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182240e/egn2018224048.pdf
A notice was published in the Gazette on 10 August 2018 setting out an updated list of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committee (copy attached). The press release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13452.doc.htm The gazette in English version is at https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20182237e/egn2018223745.pdf
The United Nations Security Council amended the details of one entity subject to the financial sanctions under the sanctions regime for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The press release is at https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sc13449.doc.htm
The updated list of relevant persons and entities under section 31 of the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation is at
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force
The updated list of relevant persons and relevant entities under the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation (Cap. 537AE) was published in Gazette Extraordinary on 24 May 2018. The relevant gazettes (Chinese and English versions) can be found in the following links -
Chinese Version More information in relation to the United Nations sanctions can be found in the following link - Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry on Its Sanctions List The List established and maintained pursuant to Security Council res. 1718 (2006)
Updating of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the United Nations Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Guidance Paper issued by the Financial Action Task Force
Gazettal of Sanctions List under the United Nations Sanctions Regulation
More information in relation to the United Nations sanctions can be found in the following link:
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 2 jurisdictions and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 9 other jurisdictions.
Gazettal of Sanctions List under the United Nations Sanctions Regulation The sanctions list under the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2017 has been gazetted on 9 February 2018 (copy attached).
More information in relation to the United Nations sanctions can be found in the following link -
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that the United Nations Security Council has further designated 16 persons and 1 entity as persons and entities subject to financial sanctions under the sanctions regime for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 22 December 2017. A copy of the complete sanction list, including the newly designated persons and entity mentioned above, is attached for your ease of reference. For details, you may refer to the attached press releases issued by the Security Council Committee of the United Nations."
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 2 jurisdictions and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 9 other jurisdictions.
Gazettal of Namelist under the United Nations Sanctions Regulation
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Gazettal of Namelist under the United Nations Sanctions Regulation
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 2 jurisdictions and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 7 other jurisdictions.
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Gazettal of Namelist under the United Nations Sanctions Regulation
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 1 jurisdiction and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 9 other jurisdictions.
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 2 jurisdictions in its Plenary held between 16 to 21 October 2016 and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 8 other jurisdictions.
The Security Bureau advised that:-
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 2 jurisdictions in its Plenary held between 16 to 21 October 2016 and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 8 other jurisdictions.
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 2 jurisdictions in its Plenary held between 19 to 24 June 2016 and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 9 other jurisdictions.
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees The Security Bureau advised that:-
Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force The FATF issued a public statement regarding 2 jurisdictions in its Plenary held between 15 to 19 February 2016 and a document titled "Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process" concerning 11 other jurisdictions.
Updates of specification of terrorists and terrorist associates designated by the UN Security Council Committees A notice was published in the Gazette on 4 March 2016 setting out an updated list of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates by the United Nations.
It is a comprehensive set of guidelines on anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing issued on 3 December 2007. Practice Direction P consists of, inter alia:-
Suspicious transaction reports may be made to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit ("JFIU") by:
Enquiries can be made on the JFIU hotline at 2866 3366 or 2860 3404.
There are 4 main pieces of legislation in Hong Kong on money laundering and terrorist financing:
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