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Check the official labels for Type 6 and Type 9, plus the Type 11/12 footnote.
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Insurance Licence
OCI-regulated insurance intermediary licences and CPD requirements.
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VATP licensing and virtual asset service provider regulatory framework.
Securities & Futures Commission
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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Responsible Officers
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