Who this is for
- - Fund sponsors
- - Placement teams
- - Capital raising consultants
- - Private markets platforms
Trigger questions
- - Who prepares, approves, and sends fund marketing material?
- - Are investors retail, professional, accredited, institutional, or wholesale?
- - Are fees linked to introductions, subscriptions, or committed capital?
Common mistakes
- - Assuming private fund marketing is automatically outside licence scope.
- - Not aligning pitch decks, websites, and subscription documents to the stated route.
Compare by jurisdiction
Securities and Futures Commission
Hong Kong
Typically 4 to 8+ months after a serious application pack is ready.
Open matrixMonetary Authority of Singapore
Singapore
Typically 4 to 9+ months depending on route and readiness.
Open matrixFinancial Conduct Authority
United Kingdom
FCA service standards distinguish complete and incomplete applications; practical timelines often run 4 to 10+ months.
Open matrixSEC / FINRA / state securities regulators
United States
SEC adviser registration can become effective in about 45 days if complete; FINRA new member review may run up to 180 calendar days for substantially complete applications.
Open matrixAustralian Securities and Investments Commission
Australia
Often 4 to 8+ months depending on authorisations and proof quality.
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