by Titus | Nov 4, 2025 | Articles, COMMERCIAL LAW, Investment
TL;DR: The Open-Ended Fund Company (OFC) regime gives Hong Kong a modern, corporate-style fund vehicle for both public and private funds. It combines flexible share capital, segregated sub-funds, and a one-stop SFC registration system — all within one of the world’s...
by Titus | Oct 27, 2025 | Articles, COMMERCIAL LAW, Crypto, Investment
TL;DR: Hong Kong’s Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) regime gives private funds a modern, tax-efficient home under local law. It’s flexible enough for private equity, venture capital, credit, and real-asset strategies — and increasingly used by family offices and even...
by Titus | Oct 8, 2025 | Articles, Blog, COMMERCIAL LAW, Investment
TL;DR: An investment fund is a collective investment that pools investor money to buy assets under a professional manager. In Hong Kong, most funds fall under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) definition of a collective investment scheme (CIS), and can be...
by Titus | Sep 12, 2025 | Blog, COMMERCIAL LAW, Employment Law
TL; DR: A vesting agreement (also called a vesting contract or vested equity agreement) sets out how founders, employees and advisors may earn ownership of a company over time. It aligns incentives, reduces the risk of “free-riders,” and is essential for startups,...
by Titus | Sep 4, 2025 | Articles, Blog, COMMERCIAL LAW, Employment Law
Navigating Employee Stock Ownership Plans in Hong Kong In today’s dynamic business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is a critical challenge for companies worldwide, and Hong Kong is no exception. Business owners, company directors, startup...
by Titus | Aug 22, 2025 | Articles, Blog, COMMERCIAL LAW
Introduction In the dynamic world of startup funding, entrepreneurs and investors are constantly seeking efficient and flexible ways to fuel growth. One such instrument that has gained significant traction, particularly in early-stage financing, is the Simple...
