Unfreezing Assets: An Insider’s Guide to Hong Kong's AML Landscape

Hong Kong, as a major international financial hub, operates under a complex web of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations that can significantly impact your financial operations. With the global focus on combating financial crimes intensifying, staying informed about the latest developments and compliance requirements is more important than ever.

Whether you are a business leader, compliance officer, legal professional, or financial institution representative, mastering the nuances of Hong Kong's AML laws is key to mitigating risks and ensuring seamless operations. Explore the immediate steps to take if your bank account is frozen, learn effective communication strategies with regulatory authorities, and uncover the legal recourse available to you.

Join Dominic Wai, Partner at ONC Lawyers as he guide you through the complexities of Hong Kong’s AML regime, recent legal developments, and practical strategies for navigating asset freezes.

Agenda

Key topics to be addressed include:

• Overview of Hong Kong’s AML laws and updates on bank account and asset freezes
• Recent criminal and civil court cases update
• Expert guidance: What should you do if your bank account is “frozen”?

Speaker

• Dominic Wai, Partner, ONC Lawyers

Event details

• Date: Wednesday, 24 July 2024
• Time: 1pm - 2pm HKT
• Location: Online
• Language: English