Our Programmes
Three Programmes. One Clear Progression.
Each Silk Bridge programme is designed for a different level of cross-border complexity. Find the one that fits where you are now.
Back to HomeOur Approach to Cross-Border Education
Silk Bridge programmes are built around a single conviction: that people with cross-border financial lives deserve education that takes both jurisdictions seriously, at every level of depth. We do not simplify away the complexity that actually matters. We present it clearly, in plain language, in a form that builds genuine understanding.
Each programme is self-paced, with optional live Q&A sessions for questions that arise during study. Programmes are updated annually to reflect regulatory changes. Module materials are written with the assumption that participants have no prior specialist knowledge, but are capable adult readers who can handle detail when it is presented clearly.
Self-paced weekly modules
Optional live Q&A sessions
Annual content updates
Paired-jurisdiction presentation
Foundation · 4 Weeks
Cross-Border Wealth Basics
A four-week introduction for Hong Kong residents who hold, or are considering holding, assets across the Hong Kong–mainland border. Topics include the documentation required for various cross-border situations, currency controls and remittance channels, and the broad differences in tax treatment on either side. The course offers literacy rather than advice, and points clearly toward the regulated professionals participants will want to engage for their own circumstances.
What This Programme Covers
- Documentation requirements for common cross-border situations
- Currency controls and remittance channels explained
- Tax treatment differences: HK vs mainland overview
- When and how to engage qualified professionals
- Common documentation mistakes and how to avoid them
Programme Format
Intermediate · 6 Weeks
Structuring Across Jurisdictions
A six-week programme for those with meaningful assets or obligations on both sides of the border who want to think clearly about ownership structures. Modules cover common holding vehicles, succession implications across jurisdictions, property-specific considerations, and the interaction between Hong Kong trust structures and mainland recognition. The course emphasises the importance of coordinated advice from practitioners qualified in both jurisdictions.
What This Programme Covers
- Common holding vehicle structures and their implications
- Succession law differences and cross-border recognition
- Hong Kong trust structures: creation and mainland recognition
- Property-specific cross-border considerations
- Coordinating advice across both jurisdictions effectively
Programme Format
Comprehensive · 10 Weeks
Family Cross-Border Planning Programme
A ten-week programme designed for midlife families with children studying, working, or settled on the opposite side of the border. Modules cover estate planning that addresses both jurisdictions, the practical matters of inheritance in complex situations, healthcare and insurance considerations across borders, and the family conversations that make structural plans meaningful. Each participant builds a written family map.
What This Programme Covers
- Estate planning spanning both HK and mainland
- Inheritance in complex dual-jurisdiction situations
- Healthcare and insurance across the border
- Family conversations: how to have them productively
- Written family map — each participant builds their own
Programme Format
Programme Comparison
Not sure which programme fits your situation? This table outlines what each one covers and who it is best suited for.
| Topic | Wealth Basics |
Structuring Across Jurisdictions |
Family Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation basics | |||
| Currency controls & remittance | |||
| Tax treatment overview | |||
| Holding vehicle structures | |||
| Succession & trusts | |||
| Estate planning across jurisdictions | Overview | ||
| Healthcare & insurance considerations | |||
| Family conversation modules | |||
| Written family map output | |||
| Price | HKD 1,880 | HKD 2,680 | HKD 3,250 |
All programmes include annual content updates for 12 months from enrolment date and optional live Q&A sessions.
Standards Across All Programmes
These principles apply to every Silk Bridge programme, regardless of which one you choose.
Privacy Protection
Participant information is handled in line with Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. No sharing with third parties for marketing.
Annual Content Review
All programme content is reviewed and updated annually. Significant interim changes trigger a mid-year module update and participant notification.
Clear Scope Statements
Every module opens with an explicit statement of what it covers and what falls outside its scope. Participants are never left uncertain about the boundaries.
Capped Live Sessions
Live Q&A sessions are capped at 20 participants to maintain quality and ensure facilitators can address individual questions.
Dual-Jurisdiction Balance
Comparative material is presented with equal depth for both Hong Kong and mainland frameworks. No jurisdiction is treated as the default.
Responsive Support
Written participant enquiries are responded to within two working days. Support is available by email and in scheduled live sessions.
Not Sure Which Programme to Start With?
We are happy to have a short conversation about your situation and help you decide. There is no obligation involved in asking.
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