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Hong Kong 149 license application and transfer:Requirements and handling points

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Hong Kong Xintong specializes in handling various financial licenses and permits。at present,We have severalHong Kong License No. 149availabletransfer,Suitable for those who want to start quicklySecurities trading、Securities consulting andasset ManagementRelated businesses。For more informationLicense transferDetails,Welcome to contact Hong Kong Information Communications Consultants。

Hong Kong License No. 149The application process is relatively cumbersome,Hong Kong Securities and Futures CommissionTo the registered capital、office space、There are clear requirements for personnel qualifications and other aspects。Enterprises planning to apply for new licenses,You should evaluate your own conditions in advance,and combined with the business model、Overall planning for the allocation of licensed persons in charge and arrangements for compliance operations。

Business scope of Hong Kong license No. 149

Hong Kong No. 149 license is reviewed and issued by the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission,Usually refers to Category 1、Type 4 and Type 9 regulated activity licenses。Companies holding relevant licenses,Can be carried out separatelySecurities trading、Securities consulting andasset ManagementActivity。

byHong Kong License No. 1For example,Licensed companies can provide stocks to customers、Stock options buying and selling brokerage services;Can buy and sell bonds for clients;We can also buy or sell products such as mutual funds and unit trust funds for our clients.。

Hong Kong No. 149 license application conditions

The following takes Hong Kong License No. 1 as an example,Explain the core conditions that companies usually need to pay attention to during the application process:

  1. Registered capital:The company acts as a securities trading company,The paid-up share capital is HK$10 million,The minimum amount of liquid capital is HKD 500,000 (recommended)。
  2. Office address:Requires on-site leasing office address in Hong Kong,There are no specific requirements for office area。
  3. bank account:Need to open a bank account in Hong Kong,and deposit the required liquid capital。
  4. Personnel qualifications:Personnel must meet academic qualifications、Industry experience (3-6 years)、Management experience (more than 2 years) and qualification examination requirements,Pass the Securities and Futures Practitioner Qualification Certification Examination。

Application materials and review cycle

Applicant companies that meet the above conditions,An application needs to be submitted to the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong,It also comes with the form specified by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and other required documents and materials.。Normally,The application review time is approximately 6 months。

Due to the long application period,and regulatory requirements are stricter,Enterprises should complete the conditions review before formally submitting、Data preparation and personnel arrangements。Hong Kong Xintong can assist enterprises to apply for Hong Kong No. 149 license,and provide partial conditional support based on actual conditions。

Suggestions on transfer of Hong Kong No. 149 license

For businesses looking to reduce time to market,License transfer is a path worthy of important consideration。Currently, several No. 149 licenses of Hong Kong Telecom are being transferred.,Enterprises in need can contact Hong Kong Information Communication as soon as possible,Obtaining transferable license information and processing plans。


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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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