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Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en
Hong Kong Customs publicises Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at jewellery exhibition
Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW), to be held at the AsiaWorld-Expo, from tomorrow (September 18) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting a cash transaction report during their participation in the exhibition.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202309/17/P2023091700400.htm?fontSize=1
Hong Kong Customs publicises Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at watch fair
Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair (HKWCF), to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), from tomorrow (September 5) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting a cash transaction report during their participation in the fair.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202309/04/P2023090400497.htm?fontSize=1
Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance
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Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7121_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en
Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en
Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en
Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023 and updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019
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The revised Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Category B Registrants Dealing in Precious Metals and Stones) was published under Government Notice No. 3114 in Gazette No. 21 Volume 27 on 25 May 2023. The revised Guideline shall become effective on 1 June 2023 and shall supersede the previous version of the Guideline (April 2023).
https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20232721/egn202327213114.pdf
Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en
Hong Kong Customs announces implementation arrangement of Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime
The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) announced that the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime (the Regime) has come into effect on April 1, 2023, and applications for registration will be accepted.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/31/P2023033100292.htm?fontSize=1
Hong Kong Customs has set up a booth at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show (HKIJS) 2023 from March 1 for five consecutive days to step up publicity on the newly introduced regulatory regime for dealers in precious metals and stones (DPMS), with a view to ensuring a better understanding of the statutory requirements by related dealers and persons as well as a smooth implementation of the regulatory regime.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/03/P2023030300656.htm
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- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (“AMLO”), Cap. 615
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 (Ord. No. 15 of 2022)
- Drug Trafficking (Recovery of Proceeds) Ordinance (“DTROPO”), Cap. 405
- Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance (“OSCO”), Cap. 455
- United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (“UNATMO”), Cap. 575
- United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (“UNSO”), Cap. 537
- Weapons of Mass Destruction (Control of Provision of Services) Ordinance, (“WMDO”), Cap. 526