EN#0359 – Labuan securities broker, operational, regulated by FSA, for sale

An opportunity to acquire a fully operational Labuan FSA-licensed securities brokerage, offering a turnkey fintech trading platform with an established regulatory framework and proprietary technology. The proposed transaction includes the sale of 100% of the issued share capital, together with its complete fintech brokerage platform and source code, providing immediate access to a regulated brokerage business focused on U.S. and Hong Kong securities markets. 

Key Highlights:

• Regulatory License: The entity holds a Labuan FSA Securities License, permitting activities including:
  • Investment advice relating to securities and investment research
  • Corporate finance consultancy and financial planning services
  • Investment analysis and recommendations
  • Administrative services relating to securities submissions
  • Dealing in securities, including quoting two-way prices and arranging the sale and purchase of listed and unlisted securities
  • Other activities as permitted by the Labuan FSA

• Business Model: The company operates as an offshore fintech brokerage, providing trading in U.S. shares, U.S. options, ETFs, and Hong Kong shares, featuring real-time market data and pre-market trading capabilities through its proprietary platform. 
• Operational Costs: The entity incurs average monthly operating expenses of approximately USD 5k. 
• Capital Requirements: The minimum regulatory capital requirement is USD 40k, which is fully maintained by the entity. 
• Operational Status: The company is operational and servicing clients with a limited but active client base. 
• Banking Infrastructure: Both operational and client funds are maintained through Maybank. 
• Technology Platform: The transaction includes a fully developed fintech brokerage platform, encompassing trading systems, mobile applications, back-office infrastructure, and the complete source code. The platform supports trading in U.S. equities, U.S. options, ETFs, and Hong Kong shares with real-time market data and pre-market trading functionality. 
• Compliance Framework: The entity maintains comprehensive AML/KYC policies and has a clean regulatory history with no known regulatory issues. 
• Financial Position: The company has no outstanding debt or financial liabilities. 

This Labuan FSA-licensed brokerage presents a compelling acquisition opportunity for buyers seeking a regulated securities business combined with a proven fintech platform. By acquiring both the license and a fully developed trading ecosystem, investors can reduce regulatory approval timelines, technology development costs, and execution risk while entering the market with an operational brokerage capable of offering U.S. and Hong Kong securities trading. 

For further information on the sale of this Labuan FSA-licensed securities broker, please contact our Mergers & Acquisitions team at info@salvusfunds.com.  More entities for sale can be found within our Entity Acquisition or Sale service.

SALVUS Funds’ teams can be engaged for guiding on new license authorisations for investment, payments or crypto-asset services, ongoing regulatory compliance consultancy for such licensed entities, and support in successfully acquiring ready-made regulated entities. 

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