Question 1

What services does QREG Advisory provide?

Accepted Answer

QREG Advisory provides Hong Kong financial regulatory advisory services, including SFC licensing strategy and applications, virtual asset and VATP compliance, ongoing compliance consulting, regulatory inspection and enforcement support, and regulatory crisis management.

Question 2

Can QREG Advisory assist with SFC licence applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QREG advises on SFC licensing strategy, licence applications, regulatory clearances, and the compliance frameworks required to support a proposed business model.

Question 3

Does QREG advise on Virtual Asset Trading Platform, or VATP, licensing in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QREG advises virtual asset businesses on VATP licensing and compliance in Hong Kong, including operating-model, governance, custody, control, licensing, and ongoing regulatory considerations.

Question 4

How can QREG help a firm prepare for an SFC inspection or regulatory review?

Accepted Answer

QREG helps firms prepare for SFC inspections and regulatory reviews by assessing relevant policies, procedures, controls, governance, and supporting evidence, then helping clients address gaps and organise their regulatory response.

Question 5

Can QREG assist when a business is facing an SFC enforcement matter or regulatory crisis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QREG provides strategic support for businesses facing licensing, supervision, inspection, enforcement, or other high-stakes regulatory matters.

Question 6

Does QREG provide ongoing compliance support after a licence is granted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QREG provides ongoing compliance consulting to help regulated businesses maintain appropriate governance, internal controls, regulatory procedures, and compliance frameworks as their business develops.

Question 7

Does QREG provide legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. QREG Advisory does not provide legal services or legal advice. Its services are regulatory and strategic advisory services.

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