What Emperor Capital Group does

Emperor Capital Group Limited is a Hong Kong-based, Bermuda-incorporated financial services holding company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Main Board (stock code 717) and operating as a member of the Emperor Group conglomerate. Founded in 1993, the company delivers a one-stop suite of retail and institutional financial services — securities and futures brokerage, margin financing, wealth and asset management, corporate finance advisory, loans, and Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) residency advisory — primarily to Hong Kong retail and high-net-worth investors, with secondary reach into institutional clients, listed issuers, and cross-border residency applicants.

The technology footprint is centered on a multi-platform trading stack. Proprietary and licensed platforms include Emperor TradeGo (mobile, HK stocks and Stock Connect, iOS/Android), SP Trader Pro HD (mobile, HK/global futures and stock options), the Lightning Trading Platform (desktop, Windows/Mac), and a browser-based Web Trading Platform. Customer experience features eDDA/Faster Payment System instant deposits across more than 40 banks, multi-channel onboarding (online, in-person at the Wanchai head office, phone, mail), and WhatsApp customer service. Research and corporate finance depth was materially expanded by the August 2025 acquisition of Crosby Securities (高誠證券, founded 1984), a wholly-owned subsidiary that brought SFC licenses for Type 1, 4, 6, and 9 regulated activities.

The business model is predominantly transaction-based: commission revenue from securities and futures/options trading (Global Financial Markets, HKD 540.7M in FY2025) and interest income from margin financing and loans (HKD 180.4M) together drove ~99% of FY2025 revenue of HKD 729.9M, with corporate finance advisory contributing HKD 8.8M. Subscription-style revenue streams exist through wealth management and asset management services, plus ancillary fees (US stock real-time quotes at HKD 36/month, account administration fees). Net profit reached HKD 146.9M in FY2025 (~121% YoY growth) on basic EPS of HKD 2.18, reflecting operating leverage as trading volumes, product breadth, and post-acquisition revenue from Crosby compounded.

Name

Emperor Capital Group

Legal name

Emperor Capital Group Limited

Website

https://www.emperorcapital.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emperor Capital Group (HKEX: 717) is a Hong Kong-listed broker and financial services group serving retail, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with multi-market securities and futures trading, margin financing, wealth and asset management, corporate finance advisory, and CIES residency services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Securities and Futures Brokerage

NAICS

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB), Equity Capital Markets Advisory (Equity Issuance Strategy & Readiness) (FSACAAAI)

Keywords

• Securities brokerage
• Futures and options trading
• Wealth management
• Margin financing
• Corporate finance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Global Financial Markets (Securities & Futures Brokerage): Commission revenue from securities trading (HK stocks, global stocks including US, China B-shares, Singapore, Japan, Korea), futures and options trading (HK and global futures, stock options), and margin financing. Revenue was HKD 540.7 million for FY2025.
2. Loans & Financing: Interest income from margin financing (up to 3.3x leverage on HK/US index-listed companies) and other lending services. Revenue was HKD 180.4 million for FY2025.
3. Corporate Finance: Advisory fees from corporate finance services including IPOs, M&A, spin-offs, bond issuance, underwriting, and financial services for listed issuers. Revenue was HKD 8.8 million for FY2025.
4. Wealth Management: Revenue from wealth management services including insurance products, funds, bonds, and stocks tailored for high-net-worth clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Emperor Capital Group is a Hong Kong-listed financial services group that provides multi-market securities and futures brokerage (HK, US, China B-shares, Singapore, Japan, Korea stocks; HK and global futures and options), margin financing and personal/property loans, wealth management, asset management, corporate finance advisory (IPO, M&A, underwriting), and investment-migration services under Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES). It generates the majority of its revenue (HKD 540.7M of HKD 729.9M total in FY2025) from brokerage commissions, with a further HKD 180.4M from interest-earning lending and smaller contributions from corporate finance and wealth management advisory fees.

Product overview

Emperor Capital Group is a Hong Kong-based financial services company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 717). The company operates primarily as a brokerage and financial services provider offering a multi-platform trading ecosystem consisting of Emperor TradeGo (mobile app for HK stocks and China Connect) and SP Trader Pro HD (mobile/desktop platform for futures and stock options), complemented by web-based and downloadable Lightning Trading platforms. The product portfolio is organized around Global Investment Products (covering stocks, futures, options, bonds, funds, warrants/CBBCs, Stock Connect, and structured products), alongside wealth management, asset management, corporate finance, loans and financing, investment immigration (CIES), and institutional business services. The group also acquired Crosby (高誠證券) as a wholly-owned subsidiary in August 2025, expanding its research and corporate finance capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emperor TradeGo (英皇交易寶): Mobile trading app for Hong Kong stocks and China Connect services
• SP Trader Pro HD
• Crosby (高誠證券)

Products and services

• Emperor TradeGo (英皇交易寶) Mobile trading application for Hong Kong stocks and China Connect (Stock Connect), available on iOS, Android, and APK download, providing retail and HNW investors access to HK equities.
• SP Trader Pro HD Mobile and desktop trading platform for Hong Kong and overseas futures as well as Hong Kong stock options. Available on iOS (8+), Android (4.0.3 to 7.0), Windows, and via APK download.
• Web Trading Platform (網上交易平台) Browser-based online trading platform (no installation required) accessible for Hong Kong stocks and Stock Connect, available on Windows and Mac.
• Lightning Trading Platform (閃電交易平台) Downloadable high-speed trading platform for Hong Kong stocks, Stock Connect, and global stocks. Available for Windows and Mac.
• Crosby Securities (高誠證券) — Full-Service Securities Brokerage Licensed securities firm (SFC Types 1, 4, 6, 9) offering securities dealing, securities advisory, corporate finance advisory, and asset management. Wholly-owned subsidiary of Emperor Capital Group since August 31, 2025. Founded in 1984 in Hong Kong.
• Global Investment Products Comprehensive suite of investment products including HK stocks, global stocks, HK futures and options, global futures and options, stock options, margin financing, investment funds, money market funds, bond investment, warrants and CBBCs, Stock Connect, and structured products.
• Wealth Management Customized wealth management solutions for high-net-worth clients, providing tailored financial planning including insurance, funds, bonds, and stocks for comprehensive investment portfolios covering different life stages.
• Asset Management Comprehensive investment products and services including private investment funds, providing personalized discretionary investment portfolio management and investment advisory services with customized investment approaches and rigorous risk management.
• Corporate Finance Advisory Corporate financing services including HK listing, M&A, spin-offs, project investment, asset disposal, corporate restructuring, and securities/bond issuance, underwriting, and distribution.
• Loans & Financing (Financial Loan) Short-term to long-term financial loan services including personal loans and property first and second mortgage services, provided through Emperor Finance.
• New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) Advisory Investment immigration service helping clients obtain Hong Kong residency through investment of HK$30 million in permitted investment assets under Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.
• Institutional Business One-stop financial solutions for global institutional investors including insurance companies, commercial banks, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and high net worth investors covering research, customized investment solutions, capital market services, and risk management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue grew from HKD 531.6 million (FY2024) to HKD 729.9 million (FY2025), a ~37% increase
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Crosby Securities (高誠證券有限公司)coreOthersCrosby Securities (高誠證券有限公司) became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emperor Capital Group effective August 31, 2025. Founded in 1984 in Hong Kong, Crosby is a SFC-licensed institution authorized to conduct Type 1 (securities dealing), Type 4 (securities advisory), Type 6 (corporate finance advisory), and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities. The acquisition broadens Emperor Capital's revenue base and regulatory capabilities. The Crosby research team produces company research reports, quarterly strategy reports, and stock recommendations published on Emperor Capital's website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tai Fook Securities Group (a subsidiary of Fook Lee Group): Hong Kong securities broker offering equities and futures trading alongside wealth management. Comparable retail-tilted HK brokerage with similar product breadth to Emperor Capital.
• Get Nice Holdings: HK-listed financial group providing securities brokerage, margin financing, and corporate finance advisory to retail and institutional clients. Comparable mid-cap scale and Hong Kong-centric business model to Emperor Capital.
• Christfund Securities: Hong Kong-based securities dealer offering brokerage and related financial services with a similar retail/HNW customer focus and comparable HK small-cap profile to Emperor Capital.
• Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group: Hong Kong-listed retail-focused securities and futures broker with strong digital onboarding and online trading presence. Comparable mid-tier HK retail brokerage profile and transaction-fee-heavy revenue model.
• China Demeter Financial Group: Hong Kong-listed financial services company offering securities brokerage, margin financing, wealth management, and corporate finance. Closely comparable business mix and HK small-cap profile to Emperor Capital.
• CASH Financial Services Group: Hong Kong-based financial services group operating Emperor TradeGo rival CASH eTrading plus traditional brokerage, margin financing, and wealth management. Direct comparable on trading platform focus and HK retail/HNW client base.
• South China Financial Holdings: Hong Kong-listed mid-tier securities and financial services group offering brokerage, margin financing, and corporate finance. Highly comparable to Emperor Capital in size, customer focus on HK retail, and revenue mix tilted toward brokerage commissions.
• Huarong International Holdings (now China Renaissance Securities): Hong Kong-listed broker with full-service operations in brokerage, corporate finance advisory, and asset management. Comparable end-to-end financial services suite and similar reliance on Crosby-era Type 1/4/6/9 SFC activities.

Emerging players

• Futu Holdings: Hong Kong-headquartered digital-first broker offering HK, US, and China Connect trading via mobile app. Competes with Emperor Capital for the same HK retail investors with a tech-led, low-cost model that pressures Emperor's commission economics.

Broad incumbents

• Haitong International Securities Group: Large HK-listed Chinese-backed full-service broker offering brokerage, investment banking, asset management, and margin financing. Represents the scaled incumbent that mid-tier peers like Emperor Capital compete against for institutional mandates and corporate finance deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emperor-capital-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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