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Bank opening

Career & Law

Fintech Banking Requirements: The Regulator vs Bank Dilemma

Fintechs and startups face a classic dilemma: regulators expect banking arrangements before approving MSO licences, but banks won’t open accounts without licences. Here’s how to navigate it.

By browngeek 04 Nov 2025
Reflections

Reflections

October: Job Hunt, Identity, and Balance

October was meant to be about job hunting. It turned into a month of questioning what I’m building, who I want to work with, and giving myself permission to slow down.

By browngeek 30 Oct 2025
network effect

Career & Law

Building Connections: It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know

Discover why who you know matters more than what you know. Learn practical networking strategies to build trust, create opportunities and grow your career or business

By browngeek 24 Oct 2025
Hong Kong Landscape

Career & Law

Bank Account Opening in Hong Kong: Obstacles Small Businesses Face

Why opening a business bank account in Hong Kong is harder than it should be. Explore the regulatory burden, profit logic, and track record trap holding back small businesses.

By browngeek 21 Oct 2025
Scrolling at Night

Reflections

The 3AM Scroll: How the Anticipation Trap Killed My Sleep (And What I’m Doing About It)

Published a blog post late at night and couldn’t stop checking analytics? Here’s why the anticipation trap ruins your sleep and a simple rule to fix it.

By browngeek 20 Oct 2025
corporate headache

Career & Law

Changing a director in your BVI company: 5 common mistakes and how to avoid them

Small task, big risk. Five common mistakes when changing a director in a BVI company — and a simple process to avoid late filings, invalid approvals and compliance flags.

By browngeek 16 Oct 2025
Governance

Career & Law

Governance Isn't Glamorous — Until It Costs You Time and Stress on a Deal

Uncover the 3 common governance slip-ups that derail deals and create stress. Learn a simple framework to keep your company compliant and deal-ready

By browngeek 14 Oct 2025
Staycation vista

Reflections

🧭 When Routines Break: The Discipline of Adapting

Life rarely follows a perfect routine. Real consistency is about adapting when things change — and staying grounded anyway.

By browngeek 08 Oct 2025
Best Hong Kong Cards to Take Travelling (No FX Fees)

Personal Finance

Best Hong Kong Cards to Take Travelling (No FX Fees)

Most Hong Kong credit cards sneak in a 1.95% fee every time you spend abroad or shop online in foreign currency. The good news? A handful don’t. Here’s a look at the best no-FX-fee credit cards and multi-currency debit cards in HK — and how to avoid paying for nothing.

By browngeek 02 Oct 2025
September Reflections: Mindset, Career Pivots & Trying New Things

Career & Law

September Reflections: Mindset, Career Pivots & Trying New Things

My first full month of job hunting has been a whirlwind — coffees, conversations, mindset shifts, and trying new things outside my comfort zone.

By browngeek 30 Sep 2025
Online credit card payment

Personal Finance

Cross-Border Credit Card Fees Hong Kong: Hidden Costs Explained

Cross-border credit card fees are catching Hong Kong consumers by surprise. Learn which banks charge them, how much they cost, and how to avoid these HKD transaction surcharges.

By browngeek 23 Sep 2025
Partner reviewing documents

Career & Law

5 Things I Tell Every New Law Firm Partner (That I Wish I’d Known)

Newly made law firm partner? Here are 5 lessons I wish I’d known — from finding a sponsor to saying no, building authority, and owning your numbers

By browngeek 20 Sep 2025
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