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Reshaping the Cross-Border Capital Landscape: Five Compliance Challenges and Strategic Opportunities under China's New Outbound Investment Mandate
For global capital markets and cross-border investors, 2026 marks a watershed year in regulatory evolution. On June 1, the State Council of China officially promulgated the Regulations on Outbound Investment (State Council Order No. 837), set to take full effect on July 1. This milestone elevates the regulatory framework for China's outbound investments from a fragmented collection of departmental rules to the highest level of national administrative law. As professional inve

FOFA
Jun 113 min read


【Limited-Time Access】From Hong Kong to Mainland China: The Halo and Distribution Dilemma of Cross-Border Wealth Management Centers — Why a "Bigger Market" Does Not Equal "Wealthier Ordinary People"
Abstract In recent years, Hong Kong has actively built itself into the "world's largest cross-border wealth management center," successfully attracting a large influx of Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and family offices. However, the expansion of the market size has not automatically translated into a perceptible increase in income for ordinary citizens or traditional financial practitioners. Based on the wealth management industry's fee structure, profit distribut

Dr Colin Lee
May 309 min read


As Cross-Border Consumption Enters the "Era of Behavioral Analysis" : The Risks and Regulatory Thinking of Overseas Credit Card Usage
In the past, many people had a simple understanding of using credit cards overseas: as long as the amount was small, there would be no problem. However, today's reality is changing. Driven by global trends in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and cross-border tax transparency, financial regulatory authorities across countries are strengthening their digital monitoring capabilities for cross-border capital flows. China is also continuousl

Dr Colin Lee
May 74 min read


Hong Kongers! Don't Stay Anchored in Victoria Harbour: How to Set Sail Overseas? — 2026 Overseas Investment Practices and Strategies for Hong Kongers
Disclaimer : The content of this webpage is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product. At the crossroads of globalization and geopolitical restructuring, Hong Kongers in 2026 are looking overseas for asset, career, and family planning more frequently than ever before. This is not merely an escape or a hedging tactic, but a rational choice in pursuit of opportunities, diversification, and lon

FOFA
Apr 184 min read
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