A Citibank branch on Russell Street in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district on 29 April 2014. Photo: Felix Wong
US Treasury takes no action on major banks in Hong Kong crackdown, providing relief for Citi, HSBC and other lenders
- The US Treasury Department said it has not identified any foreign financial institutions that have “knowingly conducted a significant transaction” with sanctioned individuals
- Treasury will continue to monitor for any activity that meets these criteria,” and would keep engaging foreign governments, the report said
A Citibank branch on Russell Street in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district on 29 April 2014. Photo: Felix Wong