CPTEnglishIntermediate· Family Office, Asset & Wealth Management

Essentials on Digital Family Office in Hong Kong

Master digital family office structures, compliance, and strategy for modern wealth management.

Legal & Compliance 2h 63 lessons

What you'll learn

Identify the key structural models and archetypes for establishing a digital family office in Hong Kong
Explain the licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to family offices under the SFO and related frameworks
Evaluate virtual asset opportunities and compliance obligations relevant to digital family office operations
Apply AML and CFT compliance standards including customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring requirements
Analyze trust structures, OFC frameworks, and limited partnership funds as investment vehicles for family offices
Assess Hong Kong's tax concessions, governance frameworks, and professional compliance obligations for family offices

About this course

This intermediate-level course equips finance and wealth management professionals with a comprehensive understanding of digital family office operations in Hong Kong. From structural setup and regulatory licensing to virtual assets, trust frameworks, and AML/CFT compliance, this course covers the essential pillars that define a modern digital family office.

Participants will explore how Hong Kong's unique regulatory architecture supports family office formation, including tax concessions, legal structures, licensing obligations, and the integration of emerging digital asset strategies. The course draws on practical frameworks from the SFO, OFC regulations, trust law, and virtual asset compliance standards.

Designed for compliance officers, wealth managers, and family office professionals, this course delivers actionable knowledge to navigate Hong Kong's evolving family office landscape with confidence and regulatory precision.

How this course satisfies CPT

This course covers Family Office, Asset & Wealth Management topics recognised by the SFC as eligible for CPT. Upon completion, you'll earn approximately 2 CPT hours and receive a certificate of completion for your training records. The course includes quizzes to verify your understanding, satisfying the SFC's requirement that online learning includes an independent assessment and maintains a reliable audit trail.

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Curriculum · 63 lessons

2:06:31.3 of content

1.
Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong
FREE
1:53
2.
Family Office Archetypes in Hong Kong
FREE
2:02
3.
Understanding Family Office Structural Models
FREE
1:55
4.
Deep Dive into Single Family Office Archetypes
2:00
5.
Strategic Advantages of Dedicated Office Structures
2:03
6.
Hong Kong as a Global Wealth Hub
FREE
1:55
7.
Why Hong Kong Favors Family Operations
2:10
8.
How Hong Kong Solves Operational Challenges
1:59
9.
Common Challenges for Asia Pacific Offices
2:00
10.
Five Steps to Establishing Your Office
1:51
11.
Legal Structure and Regulatory Registration
2:01
12.
Quiz: Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong – Legal Structure and Regulatory Registration
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
13.
Licensing Considerations for Family Offices and Private Equity
1:07.3
14.
Qualifying Transactions and Specified Assets
1:57
15.
Tax Concessions for Investment Holding Vehicles
2:02
16.
Eligibility Requirements for Tax Concessions
2:03
17.
Virtual Assets and Emerging Financial Opportunities
1:54
18.
Philanthropy and Sustainable ESG Investing
1:55
19.
Foundations of Generational Family Governance
2:02
20.
Comprehensive Integrated Family Office Services
2:05
21.
Building a Successful Pan Asian Strategy
2:00
22.
Unlocking East Meets West Investment Opportunities
2:00
23.
Market Access via Greater Bay Area
2:07
24.
Quiz: Licensing Considerations for Family Offices and Private Equity – Market Access via Greater Bay Area
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
25.
Continuing Professional Training and Compliance
2:17
26.
Compliance and Financial Reporting Framework
1:48
27.
Overview of Hong Kong Tax Regime
2:00
28.
Core Legal Characteristics of a Trust
1:46
29.
Introduction to Trust Law Fundamentals
1:47
30.
The Role and Responsibility of Trustees
1:53
31.
Fiduciary Powers and Duties of Trustees
2:01
32.
Mastering the Three Certainties Requirement
1:44
33.
Understanding Beneficiary Rights and Interests
2:02
34.
Role and Capacity of the Settlor
1:45
35.
Estate Planning Strategies Using Trusts
1:40
36.
Quiz: Continuing Professional Training and Compliance – Estate Planning Strategies Using Trusts
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
37.
Ensuring Business Continuity Through Trusts
2:07
38.
Anti Forced Heirship Protection in Trusts
2:09
39.
Asset Protection Mechanisms and Legal Thresholds
1:51
40.
Structuring and Managing Reserved Powers Trusts
2:00
41.
Function and Role of the Protector
1:51
42.
Challenges Facing the Hong Kong Trust Market
2:14
43.
Enhancing Hong Kong Trust Competitiveness Strategies
2:10
44.
Understanding the Open-Ended Fund Company Framework
2:18
45.
Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for OFCs
2:02
46.
Key Definitions and Foundational Concepts
2:09
47.
Structural Requirements for Public and Private OFCs
2:41
48.
Quiz: Ensuring Business Continuity Through Trusts – Structural Requirements for Public and Private OFCs
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
49.
Director Qualifications and Independence Standards
2:20
50.
Investment Manager Fitness and Operational Duties
2:14
51.
Custodian Eligibility Standards for Public Private OFCs
2:22
52.
General Principle Four Managing Conflicts of Interest
2:09
53.
General Principles for OFC Operations
2:09
54.
Key Takeaways of the OFC Regulatory Regime
2:11
55.
AML and CFT Compliance in Virtual Asset Markets
1:32
56.
Understanding Virtual Assets and Regulatory Turning Points
2:03
57.
Customer Due Diligence Fundamentals for Compliance
2:01
58.
Enhanced Due Diligence for High Risk Clients
2:00
59.
Ongoing Monitoring and Suspicious Transaction Reporting
2:04
60.
Quiz: Director Qualifications and Independence Standards – Ongoing Monitoring and Suspicious Transaction Reporting
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
61.
Implementing the Travel Rule for Asset Transfers
1:54
62.
Custody and Segregation of Client Assets
2:00
63.
Record Keeping and Audit Obligations for Compliance
2:01
64.
Hong Kong Dual Licensing Framework and Regulatory Oversight
2:09
65.
Licensing Requirements for Virtual Asset Dealers
1:59
66.
Hong Kong Policy Vision for Digital Asset Ecosystems
2:00
67.
Why AML and CFT Compliance Matters for Trust
2:09
68.
Building a Trusted Digital Asset Hub Conclusion
1:58
69.
Quiz: Implementing the Travel Rule for Asset Transfers – Building a Trusted Digital Asset Hub Conclusion
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons

Requirements

Basic understanding of financial services regulation in Hong Kong
Familiarity with wealth management or private banking concepts
Prior exposure to compliance or legal frameworks in a professional context

Certificate of Completion

Complete this course to earn a verifiable Certificate of Completion for your CPT training record. Here's how:

1Watch all the lessons — work through every lesson in the curriculum. Each completed lesson brings your progress closer to 100%.
2Pass all the quizzes — score 70% or higher in each quiz within the course. Quizzes are part of the curriculum and must be passed to finish.
3Download your certificate — once you reach 100% progress, download a personalised Certificate of Completion showing your name, the CPT hours earned, and your quiz score.

Sample certificate: