Each year, an estimated US$2 trillion is laundered around the world, according to the United Nations. How much comes through Hong Kong? Photo: Shutterstock Each year, an estimated US$2 trillion is laundered around the world, according to the United Nations. How much comes through Hong Kong? Photo: Shutterstock
Each year, an estimated US$2 trillion is laundered around the world, according to the United Nations. How much comes through Hong Kong? Photo: Shutterstock
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Hong Kong is trying to shake its reputation as a haven for dirty money, but has it done enough?

  • As the escalating US-China trade war puts Hong Kong in a tight spot, the city has stepped up efforts to put an end to money laundering
  • Much has changed since Mr Clean toted cash-stuffed golf bags, but technological advances haven’t ended the practice

Topic |   Financial regulation
Jane Moir
Jane Moir

Updated: 3:24pm, 11 Jun, 2019

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Each year, an estimated US$2 trillion is laundered around the world, according to the United Nations. How much comes through Hong Kong? Photo: Shutterstock Each year, an estimated US$2 trillion is laundered around the world, according to the United Nations. How much comes through Hong Kong? Photo: Shutterstock
Each year, an estimated US$2 trillion is laundered around the world, according to the United Nations. How much comes through Hong Kong? Photo: Shutterstock
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