A delegation from Macau participated in the sixth trilateral anti-money laundering business exchange activity held in Hong Kong from 18 - 19 December 2025, joining counterparts from mainland China and Hong Kong SAR.
The Financial Intelligence Office of the Macau Police Headquarters led the Macau contingent, which included representatives from seven other government departments: the Commission Against Corruption, Macau Customs and Excise Department, Legal Affairs Bureau, Monetary Authority of Macau, Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, Economic and Technological Development Bureau and Judiciary Police.
The exchange, organised by Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, focused on preparations for the fifth round of mutual assessments by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and compliance practices aligned with updated international standards.
Participants discussed the development opportunities, risks and regulatory frameworks surrounding digital assets, alongside the Greater Bay Area's progress in assessing money laundering and terrorism financing risks.
The three regions also exchanged views on the evolving landscape of cross-border money laundering threats and proposed measures to strengthen regional cooperation.
Senior officials in attendance included Bao Mingyou, Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Bureau of the People's Bank of China; He Zhaokang, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong; and Zhu Wanyi, Director of Macau's Financial Intelligence Office.
Prior to the trilateral event, Macau and Hong Kong authorities met bilaterally on 17 December to discuss recent suspicious cross-border money laundering cases, identify emerging criminal methods and explore potential joint operations.
The meeting comes as Macau's gaming sector continues its regulatory transformation. The territory is about to complete its three-year satellite casino transition period, with all venues ceasing operations by year-end.
Meanwhile, November gaming revenue reached MOP 21.09bn ($2.62bn), up 14.4% year-on-year, and lawmakers approved the 2026 budget forecasting gaming revenue of MOP 236bn.
Macau's gaming sector is subject to enhanced AML oversight, with operators required to comply with both local regulations and international FATF standards
