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Analysis of Hong Kong financial license application requirements and regulated activities

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ApplyHong Kong No. 1 financial licensehour,Data integrity and submission timeliness are key links in the process of approval。Hong Kong Xintong Peng Yi Aaron reminder,Applicants should submit the required documents in full within the specified working days.,and ensure that the information content is accurate、Compliance、Verifiable;any omission、Delays or inconsistencies,may affect the application progress and approval results.。

Application conditions

Hong Kong financial licenseThe application not only involves1license plate,Types of licenses corresponding to different regulated activities、There are also differences in business authority and compliance requirements。Before an enterprise plans a licensed business,The nature of the business to be carried out should first be clarified,and determine the type of license required accordingly。

Hong Kong’s main financial license attributes

Combined with Hong Kong Xintong International’s past application experience,The business attributes of common Hong Kong financial licenses can be summarized as follows::

4number plate:Advise on securities

  1. Providing investment advice to clients regarding the sale or purchase of securities。
  2. Issue research reports or analyzes on securities。

5number plate:Advising on futures contracts

  1. Provide investment advice to clients regarding selling or buying futures contracts。
  2. Issue research reports or analyzes regarding futures contracts。

6number plate:Advise on institutional financing

  1. Acting as sponsor for an initial public offering for a listing applicant。
  2. Regarding "Company Acquisition"、Providing advice on the Mergers and Share Buy-backs Code。
  3. Advising listed companies on Listing Rules compliance matters。

7number plate:Provide automated trading services

7The number plate is mainly suitable for electronic trading platforms that operate matching customer orders.。

8number plate:Providing securities margin financing

8The number plate is mainly suitable for providing financing to customers who buy stocks.,and use the client’s stocks as collateral。

9number plate:Provide asset management

9The number plate is mainly suitable for managing securities or futures contract investment portfolios for customers on a discretionary basis.。

Handling suggestions

If an enterprise plans to apply for Hong Kong’s No. 1 financial license,or need to further determine whether their business involves otherHong Kong Securities and Futures Commission licensetype,Business model combing should be completed as soon as possible、Data preparation and compliance framework assessment。Hong Kong Xintong International Business Co., Ltd. can according to the actual business scope of the enterprise,Provide license plate type judgment、Application document preparation and submission process support,Assist enterprises to more efficiently promote Hong Kong financial license applications。


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Lin Zixuan

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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