Against the backdrop of continued changes in mainland asset allocation and financial market structure，More and more financial institutions are beginning to plan their “going global” paths。Hong Kong as an international financial center，Have a mature regulatory system、Capital market foundation and international business environment；Holds Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission No. 1 license，This means that companies can expand securities trading-related businesses within the compliance framework.，And further open up the international market layout。
Compared to applying from scratch，Some financial companies will choose to acquire directlyHong Kong No. 1 plateAccording to the company。Discuss the price between both parties in the transaction、license plate status、After the company conditions and subsequent change arrangements are agreed upon,，The acquisition path is often more time efficient，It can also reduce the uncertainty caused by step-by-step preparation starting from the application stage.。
Hong Kong No. 1 plate acquisitionmarket value
in recent years，Institutions that already hold Hong Kong's No. 1 license can gain earlier business opportunities in Hong Kong's financial market.。For example，In May this year，Zhuoxin International Holdings has successfully acquired Hong Kong No. 1 license plate，And simultaneously acquired Hong Kong No. 4 and No. 9 license plates。For financial companies planning to enter Hong Kong and international securities markets，License resources、Compliance team and business undertaking capabilities，are all important factors that determine the efficiency of going overseas.。
Directly acquire Hong Kong No. 1 license plate，It can to a certain extent bypass the preparatory conditions and approval requirements that need to be met item by item in the new application process.。butLicense acquisitionIt does not mean that regulatory requirements will be reduced，The company still needs to continue to meet the requirements of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for licensed corporations after the transaction is completed.、Responsible personand compliance operation requirements。
Responsible person requirements after acquiring Hong Kong No. 1 plate
After completing the acquisition of Hong Kong No. 1 plate，The qualification arrangement of responsible personnel is the core link of continuous compliance。Responsible personnel usually need to meet the following requirements：
- Possess a designated university degree，For example, accounting、Business Administration、economy、Finance, legal and other related professional backgrounds；
- Have more than 3 years of relevant industry experience；
- Have more than 2 years of management experience；
- Hong Kong Securities and Futures Practitioners Qualification Examination Paper 1 and Paper 6 must be passed。
Information and qualification requirements for replacement of responsible personnel
If it is necessary to replace the responsible person after the acquisition，Relevant information should be prepared and submitted in advance，Ensure that changes in responsible persons do not impact the licensed company’s ongoing compliance status。Usually you need to focus on the following matters：
- Provide resume of responsible person；
- Responsible personnel should have a bachelor's degree；
- The responsible person must have no less than 5 years or more relevant work experience；
- Provide social security information from your most recent job。
After holding a license，The company must continue to maintain the qualifications of a fit and proper person，and strictly abide by all provisions of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and its annexes，At the same time, comply with the relevant rules and regulatory requirements issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission。
Hong Kong financial license transferHandling suggestions
The acquisition of Hong Kong No. 1 license plate involves license status verification、Corporate due diligence、Responsible personnel arrangement、Equity changes、Business plan connection and regulatory communication and other aspects。Improper handling of any aspect，All may affect the transaction progress or the stability of subsequent licensed operations.。therefore，It is recommended that companies conduct professional assessments before initiating acquisitions，Clarify the license scope、Company History、Compliance records、Staffing and subsequent operation plans。
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