Upcoming CPT Activities About AML/CFT for Hong Kong SFC Licensed Representatives in June 2025
The following Continuous Professional Training (CPT) courses for Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) Licensed Representatives take place in June 2025. They are related to the topic of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), and are listed below in chronological order.
Retail Payment System and Money Laundering
CPT Hours: 3 - Language: English
Date and Time(s): Friday, 6 June 2025 (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
CPT Provider: Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK)
Location: Online Webinar (Zoom)
Fee: HK$660 for IFPHK members; HK$810 for non-members
Enrolment Deadline: 6 June 2025
Information: This seminar explores emerging money laundering risks in retail payment systems. The speaker will highlight how high service levels and anonymity of modern retail payment systems make them vulnerable to money laundering. Additionally, the seminar will cover the regulatory AML framework governing these systems.
Regulatory Compliance for VATP
CPT Hours: 1 - Language: English
Date and Time(s): Tuesday, 10 June 2025 (12:20 pm - 1:20 pm)
CPT Provider: Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI)
Location: Online Webinar
Fee: HK$290 for HKSI members; HK$580 for non-members
Enrolment Deadline: 30 May 2025
Information: This course aims to provide you with an essential understanding of the regulatory landscape for VATPs, with a focus on key regulatory frameworks and approaches to investor protection and risk management. It will explore key compliance areas such as token governance, AML/CFT, and safeguarding client assets, while addressing practical considerations for navigating the VATP trade lifecycle.
Insurance and Financial Regulatory Compliance – Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
CPT Hours: 3 - Language: Cantonese
Date and Time(s): Wednesday, 11 June 2025 (6:45 pm - 9:45 pm)
CPT Provider: Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)
Location: 9/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, WanChai
Fee: HK$300
Enrolment Deadline: 4 June 2025
Information: This course is designed for insurance and financial intermediaries to understand the latest statutory and regulatory requirements regarding Anti-money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML & CTF) for the insurance and financial industry. Topics include: establishing policies and procedure for AML & CTF legislations and regulators’ guidelines, customer due diligence, record-keeping, the suspicious transaction reporting procedure, staff training requirements under OCI's Guidance Note 3, and self-assessment on compliance with AML Guideline.
Regulatory Compliance Training Module 5: Cyber Security and Personal Data Privacy: Safeguarding Information in the Digital Age
CPT Hours: 3 - Language: Cantonese
Date and Time(s): Thursday, 12 June 2025 (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CPT Provider: Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)
Location: Webinar (Online)
Fee: HK$330
Enrolment Deadline: 5 June 2025
Information: This course empowers attendees to master the concepts and techniques to master the complexities of cybersecurity and personal data privacy. Participants develop the skills to reduce cyber threats and ensure the privacy and security of personal data in today's digital landscape.
AML/CFT Series Module 1: AML/CFT: Global Trends on AML and HK’s Latest Regulatory Developments
CPT Hours: 3 - Language: Cantonese
Date and Time(s): Wednesday, 18 June 2025 (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CPT Provider: Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)
Location: Webinar (Online)
Fee: HK$330
Enrolment Deadline: 11 June 2025
Information: This module provides an in-depth exploration of global trends in AML/CFT, with a focus on Hong Kong’s evolving regulatory landscape. Key topics include the risks and red flag indicators associated with virtual assets, the benefits and challenges of digital identity, and strategies to counter the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The course also examines the global framework for combating financial crime, delves into the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation Report on Hong Kong, and addresses deficiencies identified in Hong Kong’s AML/CFT controls.
Fundamentals of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
CPT Hours: 2 - Language: English
Date and Time(s): Friday, 20 June 2025 (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
CPT Provider: Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI)
Location: Webinar (Online)
Fee: HK$480 for HKSI members; HK$960 for non-members
Enrolment Deadline: 20 June 2025
Information: This course offers a comprehensive introduction to AML/CFT with a focus on Hong Kong’s regulatory environment. Participants will explore the AML/CFT legal framework in Hong Kong, the components of an effective AML/CFT framework, and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) guidelines on AML/CFT. The course covers the risk-based approach, customer risk rating, ongoing monitoring, and sanction governance and obligations, equipping professionals with essential knowledge to implement robust AML/CFT measures in compliance with regulatory standards.
Regulatory Compliance Training Module 2: Risk-based Approach on AML/CFT and Sanctions for HK and Macau
CPT Hours: 3 - Language: Cantonese
Date and Time(s): Monday, 23 June 2025 (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CPT Provider: Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)
Location: Webinar (Online)
Fee: HK$330
Enrolment Deadline: 16 June 2025
Information: Topics covered include:
- Regulatory Framework
- Identifying Money Laundering
- Know Your Client and Customer Due Diligence
- Monitoring Terrorist Financing
- Suspicious Transactions Reporting
- Sanctions Requirements
- Emerging Trends on AML/CFT and Sanctions
- Case Studies
Updates on SFC Enforcement News (2025 Q1 Series)
CPT Hours: 1.5 - Language: English
Date and Time(s): Wednesday, 25 June 2025 (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)
CPT Provider: Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI)
Location: Webinar (Online)
Fee: HK$435 for HKSI members; HK$870 for non-members
Enrolment Deadline: 16 June 2025
Information: This webinar provides an in-depth overview of SFC enforcement news in 2025. It covers recent enforcement actions and offers insights into the SFC's approach to addressing market misconduct. Key topics include: Failures in internal controls and risk management, Duties of Responsible Officers and senior management, Issues related to fitness and properness, fraud, and unlicensed activities, and Secrecy-Provision Breach.
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