I. Corporate Profile & Historical SFC Licensing Status (Deregistered / Dissolved)
| Official Chinese Name | 貝爾斯登亞洲有限公司 | Official English Name | BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Evolution
(3 Former Names)
|
1987-04-22
Founding Incorp. Name SHUN LOONG-BEAR STEARNS SECURITIES LIMITED
1993-10-26
Former Name 1 BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED
1994-06-16
Former Name 2 美國貝爾‧斯弟恩斯亞洲有限公司BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED
1997-07-16
Current Legal Name 貝爾斯登亞洲有限公司BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED | ||
| Company Reg No. (CRN) | 0187112 | Business Reg No. (BRN / UBI) | 10967860 HK Unique Business ID · US IRS Form W-8BEN-E Foreign TIN |
| Incorporation Date | 1987-04-22 | Company Category | Private company limited by shares |
| Current Legal Status | Dissolved | Dissolution Date | Statutory Records |
| Registered Office Address |
Address maintained in statutory filings (NAR1/NNC1). Available via Registry extract. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant Controllers (SCR) | Ceased upon dissolution — Entity dissolved; active SCR maintenance under Cap. 622 Part 12 Div. 2A (effective 1 March 2018) is no longer applicable. | ||
II. SFC Historical Filing Retrieval(NAR1 Annual Return / Gazette Dissolution / ND2A)
| Document Name | Action | |||||
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Historical Filings for Dissolved Entity Require Archival Retrieval
Online ICRIS archival indexing for this dissolved entity is pending synchronization; contact our licensed TCSP (TC006431) specialist for manual Registry retrieval. | ||||||
III. Commercial Due Diligence & Historical SFC License Risk Screening
IV. SFC License Cessation & Historical Compliance FAQ
Does BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED hold a valid Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) licence in Hong Kong? What is its regulatory compliance status?
No longer active. According to official statutory records, BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED previously held an SFC regulatory licence (Central Entity CE No.: AAI359). Following the dissolution of the corporate entity, its SFC licence has ceased and is currently [De-registered / Ceased] (Verified: October 2026). Under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571), conducting regulated financial activities without an active licence is strictly prohibited.
What regulated activities is BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED licensed to conduct in Hong Kong? (e.g., Type 9 Asset Management, Type 1 Securities, Type 4 Advisory)
Under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571), the SFC classifies regulated activities into 10 distinct classes. Key classes include: Type 9 (Asset Management: managing mutual/private equity funds, hedge funds, and discretionary family office mandates), Type 1 (Dealing in Securities: brokerage and placing), Type 4 (Advising on Securities: investment research and advisory), and Type 6 (Advising on Corporate Finance: IPO sponsor). A licensed corporation must strictly operate within its approved regulated activities and comply with specific licensing conditions (e.g., prohibition against holding client assets or serving professional investors only). 86hc.com cross-checks the SFC Public Register to verify the precise scope of authorized activities and restrictions for BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED.
Who are the SFC-approved Responsible Officers (RO) of BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED? What are the statutory requirements under the Dual-RO rule?
Under Section 125 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571), the SFC enforces a strict 'Dual Responsible Officer (RO)' regime: every licensed corporation must appoint at least two SFC-approved Responsible Officers for each regulated activity it conducts, with at least one RO ordinarily resident in Hong Kong and possessing executive director authority. Responsible Officers bear personal statutory accountability for the firm's compliance, operational safety, and risk management. If a licensed firm experiences key RO resignations causing the number of active ROs to drop below two, the SFC may suspend the firm's licence or prohibit onboarding new accounts. 86hc.com verifies the RO roster, executive management appointments, and licensed representatives for BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED.
How to retrieve the latest statutory Annual Return (NAR1) and Director Change Form (ND2A) for BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED?
Through 86hc.com's statutory registry retrieval service, you can inspect and retrieve the full statutory filings for BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED deposited at the Hong Kong Companies Registry. Essential statutory records include: 1. Latest Annual Return (Form NAR1), comprehensively disclosing paid-up share capital, ultimate shareholder equity allotment, current registered director register, and company secretary; 2. Notification of Change of Secretary and Director (Form ND2A), tracing executive board adjustments; 3. Articles of Association. All official document images retrieved via 86hc.com feature official ICRIS registry barcodes ensuring verified authenticity, and support Certified True Copies (CTC) issued by AFRC-regulated practicing Hong Kong CPAs for private banking KYC and institutional compliance.
What disciplinary powers does the SFC hold against non-compliant entities? Has BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED been subject to public reprimands or enforcement actions?
Under Part IX of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571), the SFC possesses comprehensive statutory enforcement powers. For regulatory breaches—such as market misconduct, insider dealing, client asset mishandling, or AML internal control failures—the SFC may impose five statutory disciplinary sanctions: public or private reprimands, licence suspensions or full revocations, prohibition orders disqualifying individuals from the industry, and administrative fines of up to HK$10,000,000 or three times the profit gained or loss avoided. Furthermore, under Section 114 of Cap. 571, carrying on regulated activities without a licence is a serious criminal offence punishable by fines up to HK$5,000,000 and 7 years' imprisonment. Cross-referencing official SFC enforcement records on 86hc.com confirms that BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED currently has no active disciplinary orders or sanctions on file; however, its statutory SFC licence has ceased and is currently de-registered.
How to obtain statutory due diligence search reports, Business Registration Certificate, and CPA Certified True Copies (CTC) for BEAR STEARNS ASIA LIMITED?
Relying on official Hong Kong Companies Registry ICRIS records, Inland Revenue Department Business Registration data, and SFC Public Register, 86hc.com provides statutory document verification: 1. [Statutory Registry Search Reports]: Complete statutory corporate extract bearing registry watermarks and unique search dockets; 2. [Business Registration Certificate (BRC) Extract]: Validating tax registration status and authorized trade names under Cap. 310; 3. [Statutory Image Dossier]: Direct retrieval of official image records (Form NAR1, Form ND2A, Articles); 4. [Hong Kong Practising CPA Certified True Copies (CTC)]: Certified, signed, and stamped page-by-page by qualified Hong Kong Practising Certified Public Accountants regulated by the AFRC, compliant with institutional private banking KYC, global custodian onboarding, and regulatory submissions.
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