Fintech company GTN announced that it has secured a Type 1 licence from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, enhancing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The new authorisation is accompanied by the establishment of a dedicated local team in Hong Kong and is intended to connect global firms to what the company describes as US$3 trillion in capital flows between China and the rest of the world.
With this authorisation, Hong Kong becomes GTN's sixth regulatory-licensed subsidiary, alongside existing entities in the UK, US, Singapore, UAE, and South Africa. The company stated that it has already been providing access to Hong Kong and China markets across its network for several years and has observed rising demand from global clients to trade in the region.
Manjula Jayasinghe, co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of GTN, said that securing a regulatory licence and establishing a dedicated team in Hong Kong reflects the firm’s continued commitment to the Greater China region. According to Jayasinghe, the milestone enables GTN to facilitate customer order flow from Greater China into global markets while enhancing access to Greater China markets for clients across its network.
Enhanced Greater China servicing
The Type 1 licence allows GTN to provide dedicated servicing for Greater China, supported by a local team in Hong Kong and a direct regulatory mandate. This structure is aimed at better servicing Greater China domiciled institutions and strengthening connectivity between regional and international markets.
Two-way China access and Stock Connect
GTN highlighted that its Hong Kong capabilities include seamless access to Hong Kong securities and the Stock Connect programme, which facilitates China-Hong Kong cross-border flows. This is intended to act as a catalyst for two-way order flow between China and the rest of the world, supporting both inbound and outbound trading activity through the firm’s network.
Fractional trading and market connectivity
Building on what the company describes as its 2025 expansion, GTN now offers regulated fractional trading for HKEX-listed stocks. This service is positioned to enable retail-facing applications to widen participation in high-value Asian equities. In addition, GTN offers partners a single integration point to more than 90 markets and 8 asset classes, which it says can significantly reduce time-to-market for institutions seeking multi-market access.
Through its new Hong Kong SFC Type 1 licence and related capabilities, GTN aims to support both global firms accessing Greater China and Greater China clients seeking international market connectivity.
