Hong Kong SAR has now surpassed 2,700 single family offices (SFOs), reaffirming its status as Asia’s leading hub for managing ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) wealth.The region’s count now exceeds Singapore’s estimated 2,000 SFOs, underscoring Hong Kong’s resurgence as a trusted financial and governance center. Its proximity to Mainland China, well-established financial infrastructure, and deep market connectivity continue…
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Many entrepreneurs believe registering a company in Hong Kong is a long and complicated process.In reality, if you know the key steps, it can take as little as 2 to 5 days.⠀In our experience, many businesses lose time and money because of small mistakes —choosing the wrong legal structure, submitting incomplete documents, or being unprepared…
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Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as a leading international business hub, with eighteen new companies from diverse high-tech sectors establishing operations in the city. The new entrants span industries including pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving, microelectronics, new media, and Web3 technologies. Among the newcomers are three of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical…
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Hong Kong has amended its Banking Ordinance to give financial institutions stronger legal backing to share information on suspected scams, money laundering, and terrorist financing—an upgrade regulators say will improve efficiency in tackling financial crime and reduce costly system disruptions caused by fraud. The Banking (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 introduces a “safe harbour” provision that protects…
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Hong Kong has been ranked the world’s freest economy in the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World 2025 Annual Report. The city secured first place in Freedom to Trade Internationally and ranked third in both Sound Money and Regulation categories. In response, the Hong Kong government said the result reaffirms the city’s reputation for…
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A new redomiciliation framework allowing companies to shift their legal base to Hong Kong without winding up is set to attract more insurers and multinational corporations to the city. The program is expected to stimulate demand for professional services, including audit, accounting, and legal support. It could also bring additional investment and jobs, as many…
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Crypto exchange shops now welcome customers in shopping malls, while hundreds of ATMs have appeared along the city’s bustling streets. The city has ambitious plans to tap into the $3.8 trillion digital assets market. New legislation rolled out last month will allow licensed businesses to issue stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to real-world assets like the…
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The Hong Kong government will launch a new Innovation & Technology Industry-oriented Fund in 2026 as part of its efforts to strengthen the city’s startup ecosystem. Alongside the initiative, the government will expand the Innovation & Technology Venture Fund and introduce a Pilot I&T Accelerator Scheme aimed at attracting global startups to Hong Kong. Officials…
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In today’s economic climate, mounting debt pressures are driving both individuals and businesses to seek effective restructuring solutions. To meet this growing demand, HKIVALAWYER.com has officially launched. HKIVALAWYER.com connects individuals and companies with leading lawyers and law firms in Hong Kong who specialize in debt restructuring, with a particular focus on Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA)…
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