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Hang Feng Technology Innovation (NASDAQ: FOFO) Adds Type 1 Securities License in Hong Kong, Expanding SFC-Regulated Footprint

NASDAQ-listed Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: FOFO) announced Monday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hang Feng International Asset Management Limited, has been granted a Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) license by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The approval adds a third regulated activity to the subsidiary's license stack, following earlier upgrades to its Type 4 and Type 9 licenses to cover virtual asset-related services.

By Renata OstrowskiMacro DeskJuly 7, 20262 min read

Hang Feng Technology Innovation (NASDAQ: FOFO) announced Monday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Hang Feng International Asset Management Limited (HFIAM) received a Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
The Type 1 grant is HFIAM's third SFC authorization, adding to its previously upgraded Type 4 and Type 9 licenses that cover virtual asset-related services.
Type 1 is the broadest transactional license in the SFC's framework, giving HFIAM the standing to deal directly in securities under Hong Kong law for the first time.
The company described the Type 1 grant as 'another licensing breakthrough,' signaling a deliberate sequencing toward a fuller-service regulated platform in Hong Kong.
No financial terms were disclosed in connection with the license grant, and FOFO is incorporated in Hong Kong while listed on NASDAQ.

Third License in the Stack

Hang Feng International Asset Management Limited, known as HFIAM, now holds Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 authorizations from the Hong Kong SFC. The Type 1 designation covers Dealing in Securities, the broadest transactional license in the SFC's framework. HFIAM's Type 4 and Type 9 licenses had previously been upgraded specifically to permit the provision of virtual asset-related services, positioning the subsidiary at the intersection of traditional and digital asset markets.

What the SFC Authorization Means for FOFO

An SFC license is a prerequisite for conducting regulated financial activities in Hong Kong. By securing Type 1 authorization, HFIAM gains the standing to deal directly in securities under Hong Kong law — a capability that had not previously been part of its licensed scope. For Hang Feng Technology Innovation, a company listed on NASDAQ, the license extends its regulated presence in one of Asia's primary financial centers.

Accumulating Regulatory Credentials

The company framed the Type 1 grant as "another licensing breakthrough," language that signals a deliberate sequencing of regulatory approvals rather than a one-off event. The prior Type 4 and Type 9 upgrades for virtual asset services, combined with the new Type 1 authorization, suggest HFIAM is building toward a fuller-service regulated platform in Hong Kong. Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker FOFO and is incorporated in Hong Kong. No financial terms were disclosed in connection with the license grant.

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Frequently asked

What license did Hang Feng's subsidiary receive?

HFIAM was granted a Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) license by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, the broadest transactional license in the SFC's framework.

Which SFC licenses does HFIAM now hold?

HFIAM now holds Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 authorizations from the Hong Kong SFC.

What do the Type 4 and Type 9 licenses cover?

HFIAM's Type 4 and Type 9 licenses had previously been upgraded specifically to permit the provision of virtual asset-related services.

Why does the Type 1 license matter for FOFO?

It gives HFIAM the standing to deal directly in securities under Hong Kong law for the first time, extending FOFO's regulated presence in one of Asia's primary financial centers.

Were any financial terms disclosed?

No, no financial terms were disclosed in connection with the license grant.