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Hong Kong No. 9 license acquisition and transfer:Qualification verification、RO requirements and business development process

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As the demand for financial license compliance in Hong Kong continues to heat up,Market application for Hong Kong licenses No. 1 to 9、Significant increase in acquisition and transfer inquiries。especially involvingHong Kong No. 1 plate、9Acquisition of number plates and insurance agency licenses from licensed companies,Investors usually focus most on market valuation、License qualification、Responsible personConfiguration and subsequent business development arrangements。

Hong Kong license number 9The core purpose and business value of

According to the classification of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong,Hong Kong License No. 9 mainly corresponds to asset management business,Can assist overseas investors with asset management and investment arrangements。For large domestic private equity institutions,Hong Kong License No. 9 is for the layout of overseas asset management business、One of the common compliance paths to promote international exhibition industry。

Hong Kong No. 1、4Number、9license plateFocus on Transfers and Acquisitions

Holding Hong Kong No. 1 license plate during acquisition、4number plate、9When a company has a license,Buyers need to focus on license types、Business permissions、Licensed Staffing、Company historical compliance record and feasibility of subsequent changes。Different license combinations、Different business authority and personnel conditions,will directly affect the transaction value、Change difficulty and implementation period。

Hong Kong Asset Management License No. 9transfer process

Transfer and acquisition of Hong Kong No. 9 license,Usually required around license qualifications、Make systematic arrangements for personnel changes and exhibition industry connection。In practice,It is recommended to focus on the following processes:

  1. Clarify acquisition qualifications:First, it is necessary to confirm that the target company holds a "Big 9" that is qualified for asset operations.,Still a "small No. 9 license" without relevant qualifications?。Are you qualified to operate assets?,Will directly affect the license value and acquisition cost。
  2. Apply for license change:A change of Responsible Officer (RO) is often required after an acquisition。The proposed RO must meet the relevant requirements of the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission on professional experience and academic background.,Changes in arrangements require advance planning。
  3. Complete follow-up business development:After the relevant changes are completed,Enterprises can carry out corresponding business based on the qualifications acquired through acquisition,and continue to perform compliance obligations in accordance with Hong Kong regulatory requirements。

Hong Kong No. 9 license plate RO configuration requirements

The application requirements for Hong Kong No. 9 license are similar to other Hong Kong securities licenses,Usually no less than 2 licensed responsible personnel are required,That is, RO is often called in the market。in,At least 1 RO must be a member of the board of directors。Due to the relative scarcity of qualified licensed responsible persons,When investors consider acquiring Hong Kong license 9 companies,Special attention should be paid to whether the target company has deployed corresponding licensed personnel,and whether subsequent RO changes need to be rescheduled.。

Main factors affecting the acquisition cost of Hong Kong No. 9 license

The purchase price of Hong Kong No. 9 license is not fixed,Market quotations are usually affected by the license type、Are you qualified to operate assets?、RO configuration status、Company Compliance History、Influence of factors such as license portfolio and transaction structure。Especially between the "big 9 license plate" and the "small 9 license plate",Due to differences in business permissions,Acquisition costs will also vary significantly。

Hong Kong Xintong’s license acquisition and transfer service capabilities

Hong Kong Xintong International has ten years of experience in the field of Hong Kong No. 9 license transfer and acquisition,Long-term follow-up of the Hong Kong securities and asset management license market。We can according to the customer's business development direction,Assist in matching different license plate statuses、Hong Kong licensed company resources with different business authority and different staffing,Support enterprises to efficiently complete compliance acquisitions、License change and subsequent business development arrangements。


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Owned by Mr. Lin Zixuan 15 year securities、Asset management and investment banking experience,Served as senior compliance officer in several licensed financial institutions。He is well versed in the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulatory requirements,Successfully dominated the SFC 1st 1、4、9 Application and annual maintenance of licenses (including RO licenses for legal persons and individuals)。He is particularly skilled in developing and enforcing financial resource rules (FRR)、internal control system,as well as ensuring that the company is fully compliant with the SFC’s requirements in terms of customer vetting (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT),To meet strict regulatory compliance standards。

Areas of expertise:SFC license (Type 1, 4, 9) Application and maintenance、RO/MIC Approval、internal control system、Client Asset Rules (FRR)、KYC/Anti-Money Laundering Policy

Previous institutions:international investment bank、Licensed securities trading company、asset management company

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