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Setting Up a Private Credit Fund in Asia: Structure and Investor Expectations
See how direct lending funds structure their vehicles, from fund and SPV layers to leverage, and why managers use a HKLPF for Asian lending.
David Cameron


Direct Lending Funds: How Non-Bank Lenders Structure Their Vehicles
See how direct lending funds structure their vehicles, from fund and SPV layers to leverage, and why managers use a HKLPF for Asian lending.
David Cameron


HKLPF: Regulatory Framework and Licensing Considerations
When do SFC licensing requirements apply to a Limited Partnership Fund structure? Which licenses typically apply?
Fraser Leishman


SPV or Fund? When a Deal-by-Deal Vehicle Stops Being Enough
What is an SPV, how does an SPV structure work, and when should investors move from deal by deal SPVs to a pooled fund? A practical guide for managers.
David Cameron


Hong Kong LPF Economic Substance Requirements Explained
Does a Hong Kong LPF need economic substance, employees or a local office? What the law requires today, and what the 2026 Bill proposes to change.
David Cameron


HKLPF Vs Limited Company For Investment Vehicle
Compare a Hong Kong LPF vs a limited company as an investment vehicle. See how they differ on tax, liability, governance, privacy and compliance.
David Cameron


LPF1 Form - What Is It and How To Fill?
What the LPF1 form is, what information the Companies Registry requires, and how the LPF1 application process works for a Hong Kong LPF.
David Cameron


Comparing the Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund ("LPF"), Cayman ELP and BVI LP
Compare the Hong Kong LPF with the Cayman ELP and BVI LP across tax, confidentiality, compliance and setup time to choose the right fund structure.
Matthew Love


Do I Need a Law Firm To Set Up a Hong Kong LPF
Hong Kong law requires every LPF registration to be filed by a Hong Kong law firm or solicitor. Here is what that means, why it matters, and how setup works.
David Cameron


How to Open a Bank Account for a Hong Kong LPF
Learn how to open a bank account for a Hong Kong LPF, including who applies, the documents required, bank options, and the step by step process.
David Cameron
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