Fund Structures & Legal Vehicles in Hong

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Course Description : This course provides a clear and systematic understanding of how funds are legally constituted and structured in the Hong Kong market. Participants will gain the ability to accurately identify, describe, and differentiate between the core legal and structural components of any fund domiciled or marketed in Hong Kong. By examining the key features and regulatory frameworks of various fund vehicles, attendees will develop the competence to analyze and compare fund structures with confidence Audience: This course is designed for professionals in the funds or related financial services industry who currently lack a foundational understanding of fund legal structures. It is also highly suitable for new hires and cross-functional staff who need to get up to speed quickly and build essential technical knowledge from the ground up, as well as full-time university students seeking to enter the funds sector Duration: 2.5 -Hour Intensive class Course Fee : HK$2,500 (Includes coffee, tea, and light pastries served 30 minutes before class, allowing participants to warm up and connect with peers and instructors prior to the start) Discount : AFA members - 15% off, members of AFA’s partner associations - 10% off, Alumni of HKU Space Fund Administration - 10% off, full-time students – 30% off Lecturer : Raymond Chung Curriculum : • Hong Kong Fund Industry Overview • Fundamentals: What is a Fund? CIS, legal structure, capital structure, fund structure and fund jurisdiction • Hong Kong Legal Vehicles Introduction: o Unit Trust o Open-ended Fund Company (OFC) o Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) • Fund Capital Structures • Fund Structures o Standalone vs. Umbrella Structures o Master/Feeder Frameworks o Understanding Share Classes • Fund Jurisdiction • Fund Types & Their Characteristics Overview: • Retail Funds & MPF • Fund of Funds • ETFs & REITs • Hedge Funds, Private Equity, & Fund of Funds • Performance fee for Hedge and Private Equity Fund