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What is an SFC Authorised Fund?

An SFC authorized fund is an investment fund, know technically as a collective investment scheme, that has been authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”).

Investment funds that will be marketed and sold to the retail public in Hong Kong require SFC authorization.

Investment funds that will instead be marked and sold exclusively to professional investors or outside of Hong Kong do not require SFC authorization. Hedge funds and private equity funds are typically restricted to professional investors so as to avoid SFC authorization.

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Access to a Global Financial Hub

Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centers, known for its robust legal and regulatory framework, efficient capital markets, and a strong financial infrastructure.

Authorising a fund in Hong Kong provides fund managers with access to a diverse and sophisticated investor base.

These include institutional investors and retail investors from Hong Kong, China and other selected jurisdictions.

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