AML Courses
The Law Society hosts bi-annual AML/CTF seminars around June and November, covering a range of important topics. These seminars include:
- in-depth discussions on Client Due Diligence and Record Keeping requirements
- an overview of Money Laundering offences and Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) requirements
- case studies and statistics related to STR
- legal principles and case law regarding Legal Professional Privilege,
- updates on the latest domestic and international AML/CTF developments, including changes to the AMLO and the PDP
- initiatives undertaken by the LSHK impacting legal professionals and AML/CTF supervisory expectations/feedback
- Q&A session on common concerns regarding AML/CTF
Members can sign up for the AML/CTF seminar or other AML-related courses and events, by visiting the Hong Kong Academy of Law website.
Click here to register.
AML Presentations and Materials
To access the AML/CTF presentations and materials, please click the link(s) below.
| Date |
Event Title |
Document |
| 29 July 2026 |
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Legal Practitioners |
Law Society of Hong Kong - AML Updates for Law Firms
Narcotics Division, Security Bureau – AML/CTF requirements & Risks in the Legal Sector
DoJ - Overview of Legal Privilege and Legal Reporting Requirements |
| 22 May 2026 |
Suspicious Transaction Reporting, Introduction of STREAMS 2, Typologies and Case Sharing |
Joint Financial Intelligence Unit |
| 14 January, 6 February, 25 February 2026 |
Briefing Sessions on the Anti-Money Laundering and Conter-Terrorist Financing Compliance Self-Assessment Exercise |
Briefing Session on the AML_CTF Self Assessment Form |
| 5 December 2024 |
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Legal Practitioners |
Law Society of Hong Kong - AML Updates for Law Firms
Narcotics Division, Security Bureau – AML/CTF requirements & Risks in the Legal Sector
Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau - Overview of STRs and Statistics
DoJ - Overview of Legal Privilege and Legal Reporting Requirements |
| 4 July 2024 |
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Legal Practitioners |
Law Society of Hong Kong - AML Updates for Law Firms
Narcotics Division, Security Bureau – AML/CTF requirements & Risks in the Legal Sector
Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau - Overview of STRs and Statistics
DoJ - Overview of Legal Privilege and Legal Reporting Requirements
|
| 15 November 2023 |
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Legal Practitioners |
Law Society of Hong Kong - AML Updates for Law Firms
Narcotics Division, Security Bureau – AML/CTF requirements & Risks in the Legal Sector
Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau - Overview of STRs and Statistics
DoJ - Overview of Legal Privilege and Legal Reporting Requirements
|
| 21 July 2023 |
“iAM Smart” and “iAM Smart” Sandbox Programme for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions |
Office of the Government Chief Information Officer |
| 14 June 2023 |
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Legal Practitioners |
Law Society of Hong Kong - AML Updates for Law Firms
Narcotics Division, Security Bureau – AML/CTF requirements & Risks in the Legal Sector
Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau - Overview of STRs and Statistics
DoJ - Overview of Legal Privilege and Legal Reporting Requirements
|
| 21 November 2022 |
Proliferation Financing: Risk Management and Mitigation |
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau – Proliferation Financing: Risk Assessment and Mitigation |
| 21 November 2022 |
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Legal Practitioners |
Law Society of Hong Kong - AML Updates for Law Firms
Narcotics Division, Security Bureau – AML/CTF requirements & Risks in the Legal Sector
Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau - Overview of STRs and Statistics |
| 8 July 2022 |
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Legal Practitioners |
Law Society of Hong Kong - AML Updates for Law Firms
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