In August the US issued sanctions against 11 officials from Hong Kong and mainland China. Despite assurances by Hong Kong authorities that non-compliance with US sanctions would not constitute a violation, banks are not taking their chances against Washington.

In The Spotlight, Rachel Kelly spoke to Richard Otsuki, Chief Editor of Asia for Finews AG to find out how banks in Hong Kong are handling the moves.

<p>In August the US issued sanctions against 11 officials from Hong Kong and mainland China. Despite assurances by Hong Kong authorities that non-compliance with US sanctions would not constitute a violation, banks are not taking their chances against Washington.</p>
<p>In The Spotlight, Rachel Kelly spoke to Richard Otsuki, Chief Editor of Asia for Finews AG to find out how banks in Hong Kong are handling the moves.</p>

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