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Hong Kong No. 149 plate application process,Hong Kong 149 license

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Peng Yi Aaron said why when it comes to large-scale transactions in Hong Kong 1,4And 9 licenses are important? Let's look at the details:by category,Hong Kong’s financial licenses are divided into 10 categories,Corresponding to different types of business。Hong Kong’s 1, 4 and 9 licenses,In fact, it is Category 1 stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.、Combination of Class 4 and Class 9 licenses。

Companies issued with 149 licenses must pass a series of rigorous qualification examinations,Usually 149 financial licenses in Hong Kong were issued,It also reflects that the financial institution is a capable and capable institution。Class 1 license,Right now。Securities trading license,Can only be used to provide securities trading in Hong Kong、Brokerage services, etc.。Equivalent to mainland securities companies providing stock trading services.。four licenses,Right now。Advice on securities,is available。

Only those holding Category IV licenses,Only then can you provide securities investment advice to your clients in Hong Kong,and issue relevant research reports。nine licenses,Right now。Asset management license available。Only those holding Category 9 licenses,Only in order to issue funds in Hong Kong,Manage client funds, etc.。Equivalent to a license for mainland private equity funds。The central bank has said more than once:"Anyone involved in finance should be licensed、Supervision and comprehensive supervision。

“The financial industry is a franchise industry,business development,Whether it is an organization or an individual,All are required to hold appropriate licenses。Hong Kong's connections with almost global financial markets naturally become an important stop for overseas business expansion.,How to obtain a Hong Kong financial license is an important starting point for this stop。

Hong Kong as a major offshore and non-shore center for Asia’s financial markets,on regulatory maturity,Leading the international financial market in terms of professional knowledge and product development,It is a platform for international investors to invest in Asia.。Since the domestic A market has not yet been fully internationalized,,More and more private equity managers are entering the Hong Kong market,Set up a company in Hong Kong,to introduce overseas investors。

Hong Kong’s financial license classification,Popular financial licenses are 1,2,4,6,9,Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission’s application for different types of licenses

Require

different,Difficulty is different。Securities Regulatory Commission regulations:

  1. Must be a limited company registered in Hong Kong or a non-Hong Kong company registered at the Registrar。The company has an actual office address in Hong Kong (must be Class A)。Experienced management team,Assist in operating the company、business framework、Internal control system and qualified responsible personnel。
  2. licensee、The nationality of the licensee and responsible person must be that of the owner,There are no restrictions or special regulations from the China Securities Regulatory Commission。

Require

Have at least one responsible person based in Hong Kong,Directly supervise operations。At least one principal of the company must be a member of the board of directors。(English to Chinese) The registered capital of a Hong Kong company requires HK$5 million;Paid-in capital and working capital must be maintained at least HK$3 million。Must open an account in a bank in Hong Kong。

High threshold and strict

Require

Determines the value of Hong Kong’s financial license。generally,Obtaining an independent Hong Kong financial license is a strong endorsement for the company。Therefore, Hong Kong companies are handling

  1. 9number plate,Be sure to pay attention to the above points in the article,If you apply in the future
  2. 9Need for number plates,You can contact Hong Kong Xintong International for consultation。Related products:Hong Kong No. 149 plate

Process

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