GTN Type 1 Licence in Hong Kong, Expands Global Network

GTN has secured a Type 1 licence from the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong, marking a new step in its Asia-Pacific operations and formalising its presence in one of the world’s busiest financial hubs.

The approval establishes Hong Kong as GTN’s sixth regulatory-licensed subsidiary, joining its operations in the UK, US, Singapore, UAE, and South Africa. With a dedicated local team now in place, the firm aims to strengthen its ability to serve institutions connected to capital flows between China and global markets, estimated at around $3 trillion.

GTN said it has already been facilitating access to Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets through its network, but rising client demand prompted the move to secure direct regulatory approval and build an on-the-ground presence.

GTN Type 1 Licence in Hong Kong, Expands Global Network

Manjula Jayasinghe, co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of GTN, stated that the licence reflects the firm’s ongoing focus on the Greater China region. He added that the milestone allows GTN to channel customer order flow from Greater China into international markets while also expanding access for global clients seeking exposure to the region.

The licence enables several operational capabilities for partners. These include dedicated servicing for Greater China-based institutions through a locally regulated entity, as well as streamlined access to Hong Kong securities and cross-border trading via the Stock Connect programme. This framework supports trading flows between mainland China and international investors.

GTN is also extending its fractional trading offering to stocks listed on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, allowing retail-focused platforms to provide access to higher-priced Asian equities in smaller units.

In addition, the company highlighted its single integration point covering more than 90 markets and eight asset classes, which is designed to shorten onboarding timelines for partners entering new regions.

The Hong Kong licence places GTN in a stronger position to handle both inbound and outbound investment activity linked to Greater China.

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