Strengthening Account Opening & Client Lifecycle Controls under the Latest SFC Circular issued in May 2026

This 1‑hour CPT webinar provides licensed corporations with practical guidance on implementing the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)’s latest circular issued on 22 May 2026 on requirements for account opening, monitoring, and closure. Participants will learn how to detect document irregularities, safeguard client assets, manage dormant accounts, and align AML/KYC practices with updated regulatory expectations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the SFC’s enhanced standards for account opening and ongoing monitoring.
• Identify common document fraud techniques and apply detection measures.
• Implement lawful funding declarations and disclosure consent requirements.
• Apply risk‑based due diligence for dormant accounts and cross‑border clients.
• Strengthen compliance culture through transparent client communication and staff training.

To complete the training, you are required to answer 10 questions in the Assessment Test at the end of the training and have 6 questions answered correctly.  Prior to taking the Assessment Test, you must watch the entire training video. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of your Certificate of Completion.

**Please note that you are required to create an account with Thinkific, our Learning Management platform. Your Certificate of Completion will be issued using the name used to create the account. Therefore, please ensure that your official name is used when creating the account on Thinkific.**

For any queries, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you.