On May 27, 2026, multiple mainland Chinese residents reported that HSBC Hong Kong has suspended online self-service opening of investment accounts; applicants must visit an offline branch in Hong Kong to sign a declaration that their funds do not originate from the mainland, and violations may face account closure and accountability.
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2026-10-03 04:51 · 汇丰也开始管控内地用户了。 5月27日，多位内地网友反映，汇丰香港已无法自行开立投资账户。如需开立，需要到香港线下分行签署声明书，保证你的资金来源非内地，若被查到，汇丰有权关闭投资账户，或对其进行刑事指控。 查看原文 📝 引用推文: 5月...
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Rumors say HSBC Hong Kong tightens investment account opening for mainland residents, requiring in-person signing of a non-mainland funds declaration
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