HKMA mandates name-matching for transfers above HK$1,000 to combat scams

HKMA mandates name-matching for transfers above HK$1,000 to combat scams

[South China Morning Post] - 02/18/2025

Banks have been asked to implement the ‘refined measures’ for instant fund transfers by the end of May.



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