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Hong Kong No. 9 plate application and acquisition:cost、Requirements and process analysis

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For financial institutions planning to expand asset management business in Hong Kong and overseas,Hong Kong Securities and Futures CommissionClass 9 licenseAsset management license) is always the core focus。Regardless of choosing a new application,Or obtain relevant qualifications through acquisition?,cost、Process、Responsible staffing and business conditions will directly affect the overall plan and budget。

Core influencing factors of Hong Kong asset management qualification agency fees

Hong Kong No. 9 plateThere is no uniform and fixed standard for qualification processing fees.,The main reason lies in the charging models of different service agencies.、Customer's own conditions、There are differences in license application paths and staffing situations。

In practice,Factors that affect Hong Kong asset management qualification agency fees usually include:The company’s existing compliance base、Whether a qualified responsible person (RO) has been deployed、The proposed application is "Big 9 number plate"still"small number 9 plate”、Business model complexity,And choose whether to apply for a new one or directly acquire an existing license company。

If an enterprise wishes to directly acquire Hong Kong’s No. 9 license,The specific price also needs to be combined with the licensing status of the target license company.、Historical operations、Compliance records、Evaluate equity structure and delivery conditions。We usually first understand the basic situation of the customer,Then provide corresponding plans and quotations。

The commercial value of mainland private equity and financial institutions applying for Hong Kong No. 9 license plate

Although the application requirements for Hong Kong No. 9 plate are relatively high,There are still a large number of mainland private equity companies and financial institutions hoping to complete their layout as soon as possible,The reason is that this license can bring clearer cross-border asset management business channels and international brand endorsement to enterprises.。

  1. After completing the Hong Kong No. 9 plate application,Companies will be eligible to offer shares to domestic and foreign institutions、fund、Bond and other investment portfolio management services。
  2. With the help of Hong Kong asset management platform,Companies can not only further develop overseas real estate funds、Stock funds and other products,You can also immigrate through investment、Investment consulting and other value-added services,Provide high-net-worth clients with a more diversified service portfolio。
  3. Overseas investors are generally more rational,Once a fund or product is selected,Strong long-term holding stability;In comparison,Some domestic customers prefer short-term speculation,rather than long-term investment。
  4. Overseas investors have relatively looser performance requirements。Domestically requires positive returns and new highs,Only then can you withdraw 20% of the floating income;Overseas, it is usually required to exceed the international mainstream stock index to withdraw income.。

Hong Kong No. 9 plate application requirements and process concerns

The reason why Hong Kong’s No. 9 license plate application process is more demanding,Precisely because it corresponds to the regulated asset management business。Applicants need to focus on the company structure、Compliance system、business plan、Make system preparations in terms of risk control arrangements and personnel qualifications.。

in,Have all the ROs been found?,It is one of the important factors affecting the application progress and fees.。Qualifications of Responsible Person、Previous experience、License suitability and regulatory communication,will have a direct impact on the overall application plan。

also,Is the company planning to apply for a "big 9 license plate" or a "small 9 license plate"?,It will also affect the difficulty of applying、Compliance requirements、Material preparation scope and agency fees。Different business models have different regulatory concerns.,A full assessment must be completed before applying。

Plan options for new establishment and acquisition of Hong Kong No. 9 plate

Enterprises can usually choose to apply for a new establishment or direct acquisition to obtain Hong Kong No. 9 license.。New application is more suitable for those who want to start from the structure、An organization that has begun to fully build its business model and compliance system;Direct acquisition is more suitable if you want to shorten the preparation period、Enterprises that enter the business execution stage as soon as possible。

Whichever way you choose,We will first check the client’s background、business planning、Staffing、Evaluate budget and time requirements,Then formulate a compliant and feasible handling path。For customers with new business needs or acquisition intentions,We can provide information for reference after understanding the basic situation、Scheme design and quotation suggestions。


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Zhou Haoming

Zhou Haoming has experience in the fields of asset management and securities regulatory compliance in Hong Kong. 8 years of experience,Served in key business and compliance positions in a licensed asset management company。He is familiar with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regarding 9 Application conditions for asset management license、Risk control framework requirements、internal compliance system、Compliance rules such as portfolio management control and officer qualification requirements。Zhou Haoming is good at formulating internal compliance manuals and ongoing operational compliance processes that comply with the Securities and Futures Ordinance.。

Areas of expertise:SFC 9 Application for number license、risk control framework、Officer qualification requirements、Securities and Futures Ordinance、Internal Compliance Manual。

Previous institutions:Hong Kong licensed asset management company & SFC Compliance Team

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