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Hong Kong No. 9 financial license|2019New application requirements

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Hong Kong No. 9 financial license|2019Brand new

Application conditions

Hong Kong No. 9 financial license|2019Brand new

Application conditions

2019Year,The country proposes to vigorously develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,The exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland have become more and more frequent.。Against the background of strong demand for overseas asset allocation,More and more private equity institutions are actively entering the Hong Kong market,Intending to introduce overseas investors。

Mainland private equity institutions want to manage and utilize funds from overseas investors,Participate in overseas investments,Must obtain the "pass" issued and implemented by the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission - Hong Kong No. 9 license,But it is not that easy to apply for a No. 9 license in Hong Kong.。So,What exactly is Hong Kong Financial License No. 9? Why are mainland private equity firms flocking to it one after another?

According to the princess’s understanding,Hong Kong, China, as a major offshore and non-offshore center for Asia’s financial markets,Implement a financial license management system。There are 10 types of financial licenses in Hong Kong。in,9The license is a Type 9 regulated business qualification license issued by the Securities and Futures Ordinance of Hong Kong.,i.e. asset management license。

For mainland private equity institutions,After getting the license,Funds can be raised directly in the Hong Kong market,Attract overseas funds to invest in mainland products;on the other hand,Can build international products,Provide overseas investment channels for mainland customers,Participate in overseas investment。

Want to apply for Hong Kong license No. 9,First, you need to register a company in Hong Kong,The company needs to prepare about 3 million to 5 million Hong Kong dollars as the working capital of the Hong Kong company.,The purpose is to prove that the company has the strength to engage in relevant business development;at the same time,

Require

The company has a physical office address in Hong Kong,Prove that the company really wants to operate;Then there must be an experienced management team to assist in operating the company,The team needs to have 2 Hong Kong licensed responsible persons,The licensed responsible person needs to have 3-5 consecutive years of publicly disclosed capital market performance records.,and must undergo a series of rigorous examinations and qualification reviews, etc.。

generally,A company that can obtain an independent Hong Kong asset management license No. 9,There must be strong backing。Hong Kong No. 9 License

Application conditions

:1.Application subject

Require

:Asset management company applying for Hong Kong License No. 9,Must be a company in Hong Kong or an overseas corporation registered with the Companies Registry。Neither sole proprietorship nor partnership will be issued a license。

  1. Competence:In terms of competence,The company must demonstrate that it has an appropriate business structure、Good internal control system and qualified personnel,To ensure proper risk management and compliance with relevant rules and regulations。The company’s financial condition and solvency、Qualifications and experience of company personnel、and whether the company has the ability to conduct regulated activities competently。
  2. personnel

Require

:1) at least two responsible persons,Nationality,No restrictions or special provisions;2) At least one responsible person can supervise the relevant business at all times。As long as the appointee is a suitable candidate and the relevant arrangements do not create role conflicts,The same person can be appointed as a responsible officer for more than one type of regulated activity。3) must have at least one executive director as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance。

4) Executive directors must seek approval from the Securities and Futures Commission,to become yours(as a corporation)responsible person。4.financial resources

Require

:Any person who is a licensed asset management company or conducts asset management activities on its behalf must be licensed as a representative。Companies planning to apply for an SFC license must also meet relevant capital requirements。If you hold a Type 9 regulated activity license and will not hold customer information,The company must maintain liquid capital of HK$100,000。


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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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