{"id":2354,"date":"2023-06-01T10:09:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T02:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/?page_id=2354"},"modified":"2025-01-14T15:41:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T07:41:46","slug":"guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/legislation\/guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1302px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-carousel mobile-sticky-tabs\" 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class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-fcdd281245f591e4ecb\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-moneyserviceoperators(mso)\" href=\"#tab-fcdd281245f591e4ecb\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Money Service Operators (MSO)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-53eb7a8c1658da3deed\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-dealersinpreciousmetalsandstones(dpms)\" href=\"#tab-53eb7a8c1658da3deed\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones (DPMS)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-162652d1d7e1fcd7e9b\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-trustorcompanyserviceprovider(tcsp)\" href=\"#tab-162652d1d7e1fcd7e9b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a412e3124fb996b906e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-licensedmoneylenders\" href=\"#tab-a412e3124fb996b906e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Licensed Money Lenders<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-moneyserviceoperators(mso)\" id=\"tab-fcdd281245f591e4ecb\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSO-Licensing-GuideEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licensing Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSO-AMLO-GuidelineEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMLO Guideline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MSO-Disciplinary-Action-Guideline-on-Imposition-of-Pecuniary-PenaltyEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disciplinary Action Guideline on Imposition of Pecuniary Penalty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/eservices.customs.gov.hk\/MSOS\/download\/guideline\/Licensing_Guide_en.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSO-Disciplinary-Fining-GuidelineEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disciplinary Fining Guideline<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/eservices.customs.gov.hk\/MSOS\/download\/guideline\/Licensing_Guide_en.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSO-Guideline-on-Criteria-for-Determining-Fitness-and-ProprietyEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Criteria for Determining Fitness and Propriety<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/eservices.customs.gov.hk\/MSOS\/download\/guideline\/Licensing_Guide_en.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSO-Supplementary-Guideline-on-Criteria-for-Determining-Fitness-and-ProprietyEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplementary Guideline on Criteria for Determining Fitness and Propriety<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/eservices.customs.gov.hk\/MSOS\/download\/guideline\/Licensing_Guide_en.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSO-Guidelines-for-Submission-of-Business-Plan-by-Applicant-for-Money-Service-Operator-Licence-LicenseeEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Submission of Business Plan by Applicant for Money Service Operator License\/Licensee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/eservices.customs.gov.hk\/MSOS\/download\/guideline\/Licensing_Guide_en.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSO-Guidelines-for-Submission-of-AML-CFT-Policy-by-Applicant-for-Money-Service-Operator-Licence-LicenseeEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Submission of AML\/CFT Policy by Applicant for Money Service Operator License\/Licensee<\/a><\/span><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/eservices.customs.gov.hk\/MSOS\/download\/guideline\/Licensing_Guide_en.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-dealersinpreciousmetalsandstones(dpms)\" id=\"tab-53eb7a8c1658da3deed\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Registration_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DPMS-Guideline-on-Anti-Money-Laundering-and-Counter-Financing-of-TerrorismEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DPMS-Disciplinary-Action-Guideline-on-Imposition-of-Pecuniary-PenaltyEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disciplinary Action Guideline on Imposition of Pecuniary Penalty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DPMS-Guide-on-Criteria-for-Determining-Fitness-and-ProprietyEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide on Criteria for Determining Fitness and Propriety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPMS_DRS_External_User_Manual_eng-Jul-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">User Manual For Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration System (DRS)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-trustorcompanyserviceprovider(tcsp)\" id=\"tab-162652d1d7e1fcd7e9b\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E_Guideline_on_Compliance_of_AML-CTF_Requirements_for_TCSPs_March_2025.pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Trust or Company Service Provider Licensees) (March 2025) (effective from 3 March 2025)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E_commonly_raised_questions_by_respondents_and_the_Companies_Registry_response.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Please also refer to the commonly raised questions we received from the consultation exercise from April to June 2024 and our responses as set out in this document.)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TCSP-Guideline-on-Licensing-of-Trust-or-Company-Service-ProvidersEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Licensing of Trust or Company Service Providers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.tcsp.cr.gov.hk\/tcspls\/portal\/guide\/59\/eng\/TCSP_G1_revised_Oct2022-e.pdf.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TCSP-Guideline-on-Compliance-of-AML-and-CTF-Requirements-for-Trust-or-Company-Service-ProvidersEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Compliance of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Requirements for Trust or Company Service Providers (June 2023) (effective from 1 June 2023)<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.tcsp.cr.gov.hk\/tcspls\/portal\/guide\/59\/eng\/TCSP_G1_revised_Oct2022-e.pdf.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TCSP-Frequently-Asked-QuestionsEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please also refer to the commonly asked questions in relation to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.tcsp.cr.gov.hk\/tcspls\/portal\/guide\/59\/eng\/TCSP_G1_revised_Oct2022-e.pdf.pdf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TCSP-Guideline-on-Imposition-of-Pecuniary-PenaltyEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Imposition of Pecuniary Penalty<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-licensedmoneylenders\" id=\"tab-a412e3124fb996b906e\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AntiMoneyGuide_e_March_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Licensed Money Lenders) (March 2025) [effective from 3 March 2025]<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Supp_Info_e_MLs_Dec_2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Please also refer to the Supplementary Information on the Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Licensed Money Lenders) (March 2025)]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Conditions_ML_Sep24_e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines on Licensing Conditions of Money Lenders Licence (September 2024) [effective from 23 September 2024]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AntiMoneyGuide_e_June_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Compliance of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Requirements for Licensed Money Lenders (June 2023) [effective from 1 June 2023 until 2 March 2025]<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LML-Supplementary-Information-on-the-Guideline-on-Compliance-of-AML-and-CTF-Requirements-for-Licensed-Money-Lenders-June-2023English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Please also refer to the Supplementary Information on the Guideline on Compliance of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Requirements for Licensed Money Lenders (June 2023)]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Conditions_ML_Nov23_e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines on Licensing Conditions of Money Lenders Licence (November 2023) [effective from 27 December 2023]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LML-Guideline-on-Fit-and-Proper-Criteria-for-Licensing-of-Money-Lenders-effective-from-1-April-2021English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Fit and Proper Criteria for Licensing of Money Lenders [effective from 1 April 2021]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpl.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LML-Guideline-on-Submission-of-Business-Plan-by-Applicant-of-a-Money-Lenders-Licence-effective-from-1-April-2021English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline on Submission of Business Plan by Applicant of a Money Lenders Licence [effective from 1 April 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