An overview of the SFC Type 9 licence, including use cases, licensing requirements, application workflow and acquisition considerations for teams entering Hong Kong asset management.

A broad introduction to Hong Kong’s major financial licences and the market access framework behind them, useful for teams comparing licensing routes.

A practical FAQ for teams setting up Hong Kong companies, covering incorporation, basic operating obligations and common post-registration compliance issues.

A focused review of Responsible Officer expectations and practical considerations for firms planning Type 1, 4 or 9 licence applications in Hong Kong.

An introduction to OTC derivatives and the role they can play in customized risk management and institutional investment structures.

A practical explanation of why offshore holding structures such as BVI entities are often used in acquisitions involving Hong Kong licensed corporations.

A summary of liquidation workflow, key trigger events and the practical issues often seen when private funds approach extension, dissolution or wind-down.

A short note on a common market question around paid-in capital thresholds and how managers should assess the requirement in actual product launch situations.