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 CPT course provides an analytical framework for understanding the lifecycle and operational requirements of family offices within the Hong Kong financial services sector. As Hong Kong reinforces its position as a premier global wealth management hub, professionals licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) must navigate the evolving landscape of private wealth governance. This course examines the strategic and regulatory considerations essential for establishing, managing, and sustaining family office operations, with a particular focus on the intersection of traditional wealth management and digital financial integration. Understanding these dynamics is critical for practitioners tasked with advising ultra-high-net-worth clients on structural, tax, and governance matters in accordance with local regulatory expectations. The curriculum addresses the practical application of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) concerning licensing exemptions, as well as the Inland Revenue Ordinance provisions regarding tax concessions for family-owned investment holding vehicles. It further explores the complexities of managing diverse asset classes, including the transition toward virtual assets and sustainable ESG investments. By grounding these topics in the specific regulatory environment of Hong Kong, participants gain clarity on how to align client objectives with institutional compliance standards. Structured into modular units, the course tracks the progression from initial office setup and entity formation—including the use of trust structures and partnership funds—to the implementation of robust AML and CFT compliance protocols. It evaluates the impact of recent legislative changes on family office operations and details the fiduciary duties inherent in wealth management. This approach ensures that learners are equipped to manage the legal, tax, and operational challenges inherent in modern family office management, fostering long-term compliance and strategic continuity for client portfolios.

Who should attend

SFC-licensed representatives and responsible officers
Compliance and risk management professionals
Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs)
Private banking and wealth management advisors
Trustees and estate planners
Legal practitioners specializing in corporate and tax law

Key topics covered

Family Office Structure and Governance

Archetypes of Hong Kong single-family offices
Integration of trust law fundamentals and fiduciary duties
Legal entity selection and operational frameworks
Strategies for generational governance and succession
Centralization of wealth management and advisory services

Regulatory, Licensing, and Tax Compliance

SFC licensing regimes and intra-group exemptions
Tax concessions under the Inland Revenue Ordinance
Compliance with Schedule 16C qualifying transactions
Reporting frameworks for investment holding vehicles
AML and CFT obligations for private wealth structures

Strategic Asset Management and Innovation

Virtual asset policy and digital investment integration
ESG and sustainable impact investing frameworks
Market access strategies via the Greater Bay Area
Management of private equity and alternative asset classes
Operational efficiency in a cross-border environment

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: