Methodology
Source hierarchy, checked dates and the rules for separating fact from analysis.
Source hierarchy
| Priority | Source | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regulator / government / legislation | Rules, licence status, official fees and deadlines |
| 2 | Provider tariff or product page | Product scope, eligibility and pricing |
| 3 | Public filing or audited document | Facts about a specific entity |
| 4 | Secondary reporting | Context only — never as the basis of a rule |
How a page is checked
Identify the claim
Each factual claim on a page is matched to the source that supports it.
Check the source
The source is opened and read at the time of checking; the date is recorded.
Label the reading
Where we interpret, the text says so.
Schedule the recheck
Pages covering fast-changing products are rechecked more often than pages about statute.
Update policy
Material product or regulatory claims carry a “checked” date in the source block. A comparison is updated when a fee, licence status or product scope changes enough to alter the conclusion. Material errors are recorded on the corrections page.
Questions readers ask
What does “checked” mean next to a source?
The date on which the source was last opened and read to confirm the claim it supports.
Do you use AI to write pages?
Drafting tools may be used, but every factual claim is matched to a primary source and reviewed before publication.
Why don’t you publish fees?
Fees change frequently. Where a fee matters, we point to the official schedule or provider tariff instead of copying a figure that may go stale.
What happens when a source disappears?
The claim is rechecked against an alternative primary source or removed.
Primary references
- Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)Checked 2026-11-12
- HKMA register of authorized institutionsChecked 2026-11-12
- Inland Revenue DepartmentChecked 2026-11-12