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After the account opens
Content date: 2026-08-24
After the account opens
Opening is not the end: banks refresh KYC periodically and monitor transaction patterns; prolonged inactivity or activity inconsistent with the declared business can lead to restrictions or closure. A refusal or prolonged silence can be taken up with the bank’s complaints unit or the HKMA.
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