Beyond business transfers, IBC BaFang supports licensed firms across their full lifecycle – from licensing and operations to exit. Every engagement is handled on a strict need-to-know basis.
Licensing Advisory
We identify the right licensing route for your business model and manage the application end to end.
- SFC Types 1–10, virtual asset (VATP / uplift), insurance broker, TCSP, money lender, MSO and DPMS licences
- Feasibility assessment, business plan and application documents
- Responsible Officer (RO) and Manager-in-Charge (MIC) arrangements
- Substantial shareholder, RO and business change applications; licence renewals
- Handling regulator enquiries and follow-up comments
Business Sale & Acquisition
Confidential matching of qualified buyers and sellers of licensed businesses and SMEs.
- Professional valuation and anonymous listing
- Buyer qualification and NDA management
- Due diligence coordination and secure data room
- Deal structuring, sale and purchase agreement and regulatory approvals
- Completion and handover
Compliance Monitoring
Outsourced and advisory support to keep licensed firms continuously compliant.
- Outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO services
- Compliance manuals, AML/CFT policies and procedures
- Periodic compliance reviews and Financial Resources Rules (FRR) monitoring
- Mock regulatory inspections and remediation plans
- Interpretation of regulatory circulars and rule changes
Talent Recruitment
Sourcing qualified, experienced key personnel for licensed firms.
- Responsible Officers, MICs, Compliance Officers and licensed representatives
- Accounting, operations and IT staff
- Initial qualification, background and fit-and-proper screening
- Personnel planning aligned with licence applications
Staff Training
Tailored programs that build compliance awareness and professional capability.
- Continuous professional training (CPT / CPD)
- Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT)
- Code of conduct, conflicts of interest and client protection
- Information security awareness and phishing simulations
- New-joiner compliance induction with attendance records
Accounting & Tax
Accounting and tax support aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Bookkeeping and monthly management accounts
- Financial resources returns preparation
- Annual audit coordination
- Profits tax filing and tax planning
- Company secretarial and annual returns
IT Systems
Stable, auditable systems that meet record-keeping requirements.
- Trading, CRM and online client onboarding systems
- Cloud infrastructure, email and office systems
- Document and record-keeping solutions
- System migration and day-to-day IT support
Cybersecurity
Protecting client assets and data in line with regulators' cybersecurity expectations.
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and gap analysis
- Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning coordination
- Two-factor authentication, endpoint protection and access control
- Incident response and business continuity planning
- Virtual asset wallet and custody security reviews
To find the right combination of services for your firm, email us – an advisor will reply within 1 business day.