Risk & Regulatory

"Build resilience, ensure compliance."

Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying globally. Our risk and regulatory practice helps organisations build robust internal control frameworks, manage regulatory risk and respond proactively to growing ESG (environmental, social and governance) expectations—turning compliance cost into competitive advantage.

From Reactive Compliance to Strategic Resilience

In an era of "polycrisis"—where regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical change and technological disruption intersect—resilience is a competitive advantage. We help organisations move from a "tick-box" compliance mindset to a comprehensive risk management strategy that anticipates change.

We guide licensed corporations and listed entities through the complex rulebooks of the SFC and HKEX. Our team assists with licence applications, ongoing compliance health checks, and interpretation of new regulations (such as ESG disclosure requirements and virtual asset licensing).

"We work with boards and audit committees to design tailored ERM frameworks, allocate resources effectively and protect enterprise value from unforeseen shocks."

For Pre-IPO candidates and listed companies, we conduct in-depth reviews of internal control systems (aligned with the COSO framework), identify control gaps and recommend practical remediation steps.

ERM
Enterprise Risk Management
ICFR
Internal Control Review

Service Overview

Regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management and internal control review

Regulatory Compliance Advisory

SFC & HKEX

We guide licensed corporations and listed entities through the complex rulebooks of the SFC and HKEX. Our team assists with licence applications, ongoing compliance health checks, and interpretation of new regulations (such as ESG disclosure requirements and virtual asset licensing), ensuring you stay on the right side of regulators.

Licence applications
Ongoing compliance health checks
ESG disclosure requirements
Virtual asset licensing

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Tailored ERM Frameworks

We work with boards and audit committees to design tailored ERM frameworks. By identifying, assessing and prioritising strategic, operational and financial risks, we help you allocate resources effectively and protect enterprise value from unforeseen shocks.

ERM framework design
Risk identification and assessment
Resource allocation optimisation

Internal Control Review (ICFR)

COSO-Aligned

For Pre-IPO candidates and listed companies, we conduct in-depth reviews of internal control systems aligned with the COSO framework. We identify control gaps in financial reporting and operational processes, recommend practical remediation steps and support compliance with corporate governance code requirements.

COSO framework review
Control gap identification
Remediation recommendations

Regulatory Framework Expertise

Key regulators and frameworks we work with

SFC

Licensed corporation compliance, licensing, regulatory inspections, compliance monitoring

HKMA

Banking supervision, authorised institution requirements, prudential standards

IA

Insurance compliance, intermediary regulation, solvency requirements

HKEX

Listing rules, corporate governance, ongoing disclosure

PDPO

Personal data protection, privacy impact assessment, cross-border data transfer

International Standards

COSO, ISO, COBIT, Basel

ESG Focus Areas

Coverage across environment, social and governance

E

Environment

  • Greenhouse gas accounting
  • Carbon neutrality roadmap
  • Climate risk assessment
  • Energy and resource management
  • Green supply chain
S

Social

  • Health and safety
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Training and development
  • Community engagement
  • Supplier social responsibility
G

Governance

  • Board diversity
  • Business ethics and anti-corruption
  • Risk management framework
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Information security governance

Why Choose LT CPA for Risk & Regulatory

Our differentiators

Regulatory Background

Our team has experience from regulators and financial institutions’ compliance functions and understands regulatory intent and expectations.

Practical Solutions

We deliver actionable advice, not just frameworks, so that compliance measures are workable and cost-effective.

Risk-based Approach

We focus on the risks that matter most to your business and avoid one-size-fits-all compliance.

Rapid Response

When regulators ask questions or conduct inspections, we can mobilise quickly to support you.

Need Risk & Regulatory Advisory?

Let our team help you build resilience and ensure compliance

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