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How to classify Hong Kong license number 149 into different sizes?

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Why the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission

  1. 9Is the license plate important? From the perspective of classification,Hong Kong financial licenses are divided into 10 categories,Corresponding to different business types。Hongkong
  2. 9The license is actually Category 1 under the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.、Combination of Class 4 and Class 9 licenses。

Obtaining a 149 license requires a series of strict qualification reviews.,Enterprises that usually obtain Hong Kong 149 financial license,It also reflects that the financial institution is a compliant and powerful institution。1Class license,i.e. securities trading license,Only obtained a Class 1 license,You can only engage in providing securities transactions for clients in Hong Kong、Brokerage services, etc.。It is equivalent to mainland securities companies providing stock trading services to clients.。

4Class license,i.e. license to advise on securities,Only obtained a Category 4 license,Only then can you provide clients with securities investment advice in Hong Kong,Publish relevant research reports。9Class license,Provide asset management license,Only obtained a Category 9 license,Only then can you issue funds in Hong Kong,Manage client funds, etc.。Equivalent to mainland private equity license。The central bank has spoken out more than once:"Everyone who engages in finance must operate with a license.,Included in supervision,To achieve full coverage of supervision”。

The financial industry is a franchise industry,Business is carried out whether it is an organization or an individual,All are required to hold corresponding licenses。Hong Kong is connected to almost all global financial markets.,Naturally, it has become an important stop for overseas business expansion.,How to obtain a Hong Kong financial license is the important starting point for this stop。

Hong Kong as a major offshore and non-offshore center for Asia’s financial markets,Regardless of the maturity of the regulatory framework、Professional knowledge and product development, etc.,are at the forefront of the international financial market,It is the preferred platform for international investors to invest in Asia。Since the domestic A-share market is not fully internationalized,,More and more private equity fund management institutions are beginning to enter the Hong Kong market,Introduce overseas investors by setting up a company in Hong Kong。

Hong Kong’s financial license classification,The most popular financial license is 1、2、4、6、9Number,Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission’s application for different types of licenses

Require

There is a difference,The difficulty of applying for a license is also different.。Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission regulations:

  1. Must be a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong or a non-Hong Kong company registered with the Registrar。
  2. The company has an actual office address in Hong Kong (must be written as Class A)。
  3. Have an experienced management team to assist in running the company,business framework、Internal control system and qualified responsible personnel。
  4. Must have two licensees,Nationality of licensed individuals and responsible persons,There are no restrictions or special regulations from the Securities Regulatory Commission。

Require

One less responsible officer must be based in Hong Kong,in order to directly supervise the relevant business。

  1. One less responsible person in the company must be a member of the board of directors。
  2. Registered capital of Hong Kong company

Require

500Ten thousand Hong Kong dollars must always maintain paid-in share capital and liquid capital of no less than 3 million Hong Kong dollars.。Must open an account in a bank in Hong Kong。High threshold、strict

Require

Determines the high value of Hong Kong’s financial license。generally,Obtain an independent Hong Kong financial license,It is an endorsement of a company’s strength。Related products:How to classify Hong Kong license number 149 into different sizes?


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