What is Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited in the Epstein files?

Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited is a Hong Kong-based subsidiary that appears only in regulatory disclaimers at the bottom of investment research reports. The entity is mentioned 14 times across documents, but exclusively as part of standardized compliance text identifying Merrill Lynch's various international subsidiaries regulated by regional authorities. There is no evidence of any direct business relationship between this specific Hong Kong subsidiary and Jeffrey Epstein.

Why does this Hong Kong entity appear in Epstein's documents?

The entity appears because Merrill Lynch's compliance procedures required listing all internationally regulated subsidiaries on research reports distributed to clients. When Epstein received investment research through his Merrill Lynch brokerage accounts, the reports included standard disclaimers identifying which Merrill Lynch entities were authorized to conduct securities business in different jurisdictions. Hong Kong recipients were directed to contact Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited for securities dealings, as it was the entity regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Did Epstein have accounts with Merrill Lynch's Asian operations?

There is no evidence in these documents of Epstein having accounts specifically with the Asian subsidiary. The mentions reflect standard regulatory disclosures on research reports from Merrill Lynch's U.S. operations (MLPF&S). The boilerplate text instructed that U.S. clients should conduct transactions through the U.S. entity, not the foreign affiliates listed in the disclaimers.

What is Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited in the Epstein files?

Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited is a Hong Kong-based subsidiary that appears only in regulatory disclaimers at the bottom of investment research reports. The entity is mentioned 14 times across documents, but exclusively as part of standardized compliance text identifying Merrill Lynch's various international subsidiaries regulated by regional authorities. There is no evidence of any direct business relationship between this specific Hong Kong subsidiary and Jeffrey Epstein.

Why does this Hong Kong entity appear in Epstein's documents?

The entity appears because Merrill Lynch's compliance procedures required listing all internationally regulated subsidiaries on research reports distributed to clients. When Epstein received investment research through his Merrill Lynch brokerage accounts, the reports included standard disclaimers identifying which Merrill Lynch entities were authorized to conduct securities business in different jurisdictions. Hong Kong recipients were directed to contact Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited for securities dealings, as it was the entity regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Did Epstein have accounts with Merrill Lynch's Asian operations?

There is no evidence in these documents of Epstein having accounts specifically with the Asian subsidiary. The mentions reflect standard regulatory disclosures on research reports from Merrill Lynch's U.S. operations (MLPF&S). The boilerplate text instructed that U.S. clients should conduct transactions through the U.S. entity, not the foreign affiliates listed in the disclaimers.

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Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited

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Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited appears exclusively in standardized regulatory disclaimers at the bottom of investment research reports distributed through Epstein's Merrill Lynch brokerage accounts.

All 14 mentions are boilerplate text in the footer sections of Merrill Lynch research reports, identifying the Hong Kong-based subsidiary as the regulated entity for Asian securities dealings. These are standard compliance disclosures required by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, appearing on reports covering topics like "Investment Strategy," "Quantitative Analysis," and "Earnings Preview." The entity is listed alongside other Merrill Lynch international subsidiaries (Australia, Singapore, South Africa) as part of the firm's global regulatory framework. There is no evidence that this specific subsidiary had any direct business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein—rather, it appears because Merrill Lynch's compliance protocols required listing all regulated affiliates on client-distributed materials.

Key Highlights

•Appears only in regulatory boilerplate text on investment research reports
•Standard Hong Kong SFC compliance disclosure identifying the regulated entity for Asian securities transactions
•Listed alongside other Merrill Lynch international subsidiaries (Australia, Singapore, South Africa) in global regulatory disclaimers
•No evidence of direct business relationship with Epstein—presence is purely procedural due to Merrill Lynch's compliance requirements

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Document Mentions (14)

No Subject

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Sep 22, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nvestments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

Investment Strategy

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Nov 17, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

rity discussed in the report should do so through MLPF&S and not such foreign affiliates. Hong Kong recipients of this research report should contact Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited in respect of any matters relating to dealing in securi ies (and not futures contracts) or provision of specific advice on securities (and not futu

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No Subject

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014410 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014423

Nov 17, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

LPF&S distributes, or may in South Africa ( PRA}; Merrill Lynch (Aus Pacific) Limited, regulate Singapore (MAS); Merrill CV, Casa de Bo

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No Subject

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014424 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014431

Nov 13, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

rity discussed in the report should do so through MLPF&S and not such foreign affiliates. Hong Kong recipients of this research report should contact Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited in respect of any matters relating to dealing in securi ies (and not futures contracts} or provision of speci ic advice on securities (and not fu

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Investment Strategy

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Dec 2, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nvestments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

No Subject

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014460 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014497

Nov 30, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nvestments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

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Strategy

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014622 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014651

Jan 6, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nvestments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

No Subject

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014731 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014787

Nov 21, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

Australian Securities and Investments Commission; Merrill Lynch Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

Estimate Change

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014873 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014886

Apr 11, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

rity discussed in the report should do so through MLPF&S and not such foreign affiliates. Hong Kong recipients of this research report should contact Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited in respect of any matters relating to dealing in securities (and not futures contracts) or provision of specific advice on securities (and not future

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Earnings Preview

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Apr 6, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nvestments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

No Subject

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014972 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015001

Jun 20, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

istributes, or may in the fi South Africa ( PRA}; Merrill Lynch (Australia): Pacific) Limited, regulated by th Singapore (MAS); Merrill Lynch

No Subject

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Jun 30, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nvestments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

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Quantitative Analysis

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023069 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023095

Jan 31, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nvestments Commission; Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong): Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Future

No Subject

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Jun 6, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

he US and accepts ful o effect any transaction in any errill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited in his report. Singapore recipients of ers arisin

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