I. Corporate Profile & SFC Licensed Corporation Statutory Licensing Status (SFC CE: ABM849)
| Official Chinese Name | — (No Chinese name registered) | Official English Name | CTBC BANK CO., LTD. |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Evolution
(1 Former Name)
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1993-12-16
Founding Incorp. Name (中國信託商業銀行股份有限公司)Chinatrust Commercial Bank, Ltd.
2013-08-20
Current Legal Name (中國信託商業銀行股份有限公司)CTBC Bank Co., Ltd. | ||
| Non-HK Company Reg No. (CRN) | F0006279 | Business Reg No. (BRN) | 17870028 |
| Registration Date in HK | 1993-12-16(32 yrs 10 mos) | Company Category | Registered Non-Hong Kong Company |
| Current Legal Status | Live | Statutory Filing Cycle | 2026-12-16(2025 Return Filed) |
| Principal Place of Business in HK | ROOM 2106-10, 21/F, TWO INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTRE, 8 FINANCE STREET, CENTRAL, HONG KONGTwo International Finance Centre · View Co-Located Entities → | ||
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| Significant Controllers (SCR) | Statutorily maintained. To penetrate ultimate beneficial owners (UBO) and holding structures, please apply for a Due Diligence Report. | ||
II. SFC Document Retrieval(Annual Return NN3 / Constitutive Documents / NN7 / CTC)
| Document Name | Action |
|---|---|
DOCConstitutional Document Regulating the Company (Chinese) | |
NN5Notice of Liquidation / Dissolution of Non-Hong Kong Company (Chinese) | |
DOCConstitutional Document Regulating the Company (Chinese) | |
NN5Notice of Liquidation / Dissolution of Non-Hong Kong Company (Chinese) | |
DOCCR Statutory Filing Document (English) | |
NN3Annual Return (2025) (English) | |
NN7Return of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Non-HK Company) (English) | |
NN6Return of Change of Name of Registered Non-Hong Kong Company (English) | |
DOCConstitutional Document Regulating the Company (Chinese) | |
DOCCR Statutory Filing Document (Chinese) |
III. Commercial Due Diligence & SFC Responsible Officer (RO) Verification
IV. SFC Compliance & Statutory Licensing FAQ
Does CTBC BANK CO., LTD. hold a valid Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) licence in Hong Kong? What is its regulatory compliance status?
Yes. CTBC BANK CO., LTD. is a legitimate SFC Licensed Corporation (Central Entity CE No.: ABM849) authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission under Part V of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571). According to the official SFC public register, the entity holds an active statutory regulatory status of [Live / Active] (Verified: November 2026), lawfully permitted to carry on specified regulated financial activities subject to its licensing conditions.
What regulated activities is CTBC BANK CO., LTD. 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD..
Who are the SFC-approved Responsible Officers (RO) of CTBC BANK CO., LTD.? 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD..
How to retrieve the latest statutory Annual Return (NN3) and Director/Secretary Change Form (Form NN7) for CTBC BANK CO., LTD.?
Through 86hc.com's statutory registry retrieval service, you can inspect and retrieve the full registered non-Hong Kong company statutory filings for CTBC BANK CO., LTD. deposited at the Hong Kong Companies Registry. Essential statutory records include: 1. Latest Annual Return of Non-Hong Kong Company (Form NN3), comprehensively disclosing principal place of business in Hong Kong, authorized representatives, and corporate standing; 2. Notification of Change of Secretary, Director or Authorized Representative (Form NN7 / NN8C), tracing executive governance updates; 3. Constitutive Documents. 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD. 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 CTBC BANK CO., LTD. currently has no active disciplinary orders or sanctions on file.
How to obtain statutory due diligence search reports, Business Registration Certificate, and CPA Certified True Copies (CTC) for CTBC BANK CO., LTD.?
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 NN3, Form NN7, Constitutive Documents); 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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