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title: "It is reported that the well-known American online brokerage Firstrade plans to enter Hong Kong and is applying for a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission"
type: "News"
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description: "The well-known American online brokerage Firstrade plans to enter the Hong Kong market and has applied for a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, as well as recruited responsible personnel. Firstrade is attracted by the enthusiasm of Hong Kong residents for investing in U.S. stocks and will need to obtain regulatory approval to conduct business in Hong Kong in the future. The company offers zero-commission trading services for stocks, ETFs, options, and more, aiming to provide low-cost investment channels for global investors"
datetime: "2026-03-23T06:30:05.000Z"
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# It is reported that the well-known American online brokerage Firstrade plans to enter Hong Kong and is applying for a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission

According to reports, the well-known American online brokerage Firstrade has identified a huge business opportunity in Hong Kong, where residents are keen on "trading US stocks," and plans to enter the market. It is reported that Firstrade has hired a Responsible Officer (RO) and is applying for a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

Firstrade stated that as part of its internal evaluation process, it has completed some preliminary administrative registration procedures in Hong Kong, but has not yet obtained authorization to provide any regulated services in Hong Kong, nor has it offered or promoted any such services in that jurisdiction. Any future business operations in Hong Kong will require approval from the relevant regulatory authorities, and no decisions or timelines have been established regarding this matter.

It is reported that Firstrade's main business includes zero-commission trading services for stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, bonds, time deposits, and various retirement accounts (such as Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE IRA). Founded in 1985 and headquartered in New York, Firstrade is a domestic online brokerage in the United States that focuses on "zero commission, low barriers, and full Chinese service," dedicated to providing global investors with convenient and low-cost investment channels. Since August 2019, Firstrade has fully implemented a zero-commission policy covering trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds in the US market, significantly reducing trading costs for investors

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