Important Risk Warnings
Investors should note that investment involves risks. The prices of securities fluctuate, sometimes dramatically. The price of a security may move up or down, and may become valueless. It is as likely that losses will be incurred rather than profit made as a result of buying and selling securities.
Investors should note that investing in different Renminbi-denominated securities and products involves different risks (including but are not limited to currency risk, exchange rate risk, credit risk of issuer / counterparty, interest rate risk, liquidity risk (where appropriate)). The key risks of investing in A-shares of Stock Connect Northbound Trading include:
- Transactions under the Northbound or Southbound Trading of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect / Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect will not be covered by the Investor Compensation Fund in Hong Kong.
- Once the respective quota is used up, trading will be affected or will be suspended.
- Stock Connect Northbound Trading will only operate on days when both markets are open for trading and when banks in both markets are open on the corresponding settlement days. Investors should take note of the days the Stock Connect Northbound Trading is open for business and decide according to their own risk tolerance whether or not to take on the risk of price fluctuations in securities during the time when Stock Connect Northbound Trading is not trading.
- When some stocks are recalled from the scope of eligible stocks for trading via Stock Connect Northbound Trading, the stocks can only be sold but NOT bought.
- Investors will be exposed to currency risk if conversion of the local currency into RMB is required.
Foreign securities carry additional risks not generally associated with securities in the domestic market. The value or income (if any) of foreign securities may be more volatile and could be adversely affected by changes in many factors. Client assets received or held by the licensed or registered person outside Hong Kong are subject to the applicable laws and regulations of the relevant overseas jurisdiction which may be different from the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap.571) and the rules made thereunder. Consequently, such client assets may not enjoy the same protection as that conferred on client assets received or held in Hong Kong.
Investors should not only base on this material alone to make any investment decision, but should read in detail the relevant risk disclosure statements.
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- All the account holders of the new securities account must not hold any securities account (personal/ joint) with the Bank within a period of 6 months preceding the account opening date.
- $0 brokerage fee is applicable to all transactions within the designated aggregate transaction amount. No minimum transaction amount is required for each transaction. Details as below:
Account type of the New Securities Customers Designated aggregate transaction amount Signature HKD5,000,000 or its equivalent Prestige Banking HKD2,000,000 or its equivalent Preferred Banking or other Integrated Accounts HKD500,000 or its equivalent - "Stock Connect Securities" refer to SSE Securities and SZSE Securities. SSE Securities refer to the Eligible Stocks of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Northbound Trading listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. SZSE Securities refer to the Eligible Stocks of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Northbound Trading listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. To trade A-shares through our Stock Connect Northbound Trading Service, you need to provide customer consent to the Bank. Details about the Stock Connect Northbound Trading Service.
- Details about the security for trading securities online.
- Details about the relevant services charges apply on stocks deposit service or contact our staff for any enquiry. Designated Deposit Period for new securities customers is from account opening date to 31 October 2022 while that for existing securities customers is from 1 July to 30 September 2022. Please refer to table below for details about the cash reward of up to HKD10,000:
Signature Prestige Banking Preferred Banking or other Integrated Accounts New securities customers HKD10,000 HKD6,000 HKD3,600 Existing securities customers HKD3,600 - The promotion period is from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.
- The standard brokerage fee is USD0.015 per share with minimum USD15 per transaction.
- The translated content is provided by 3rd party information provider with translation software used. The Bank makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or correctness of any translations and accepts no liability in relation thereto.
- All the account holders of the new securities account must not hold any securities account (personal/ joint) with the Bank within a period of 6 months preceding the account opening date.
- $0 brokerage fee is applicable to all transactions within the designated aggregate transaction amount. No minimum transaction amount is required for each transaction. Details as below:
Account type of the New Securities Customers Designated aggregate transaction amount Signature HKD5,000,000 or its equivalent Prestige Banking HKD2,000,000 or its equivalent Preferred Banking or other Integrated Accounts HKD500,000 or its equivalent - "Stock Connect Securities" refer to SSE Securities and SZSE Securities. SSE Securities refer to the Eligible Stocks of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Northbound Trading listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. SZSE Securities refer to the Eligible Stocks of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Northbound Trading listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. To trade A-shares through our Stock Connect Northbound Trading Service, you need to provide customer consent to the Bank. For details, please visit our website: Investments > Securities Services > Stock Connect Northbound Trading.
- For details about the security for trading securities online, please visit our website: Investments > Other Related Services > Security for Trading Securities and Other Investment Products Online.
- Relevant services charges apply on stocks deposit service. For details, please visit our website: Investments > Securities > Securities Services Charges or contact our staff for any enquiry. Designated Deposit Period for new securities customers is from account opening date to 31 October 2022 while that for existing securities customers is from 1 July to 30 September 2022. Please refer to table below for details about the cash reward of up to HKD10,000:
Signature Prestige Banking Preferred Banking or other Integrated Accounts New securities customers HKD10,000 HKD6,000 HKD3,600 Existing securities customers HKD3,600 - The promotion period is from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.
- The standard brokerage fee is USD0.015 per share with minimum USD15 per transaction.
- The translated content is provided by 3rd party information provider with translation software used. The Bank makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or correctness of any translations and accepts no liability in relation thereto.
RMB Currency Risk
Renminbi ("RMB") is subject to exchange rate risk. Fluctuation in the exchange rate of RMB may result in losses in the event that the customer subsequently converts RMB into another currency (including Hong Kong Dollars). Exchange controls imposed by the relevant authorities may also adversely affect the applicable exchange rate. RMB is currently not freely convertible and conversion of RMB may be subject to certain policy, regulatory requirements and/or restrictions (which are subject to changes from time to time without notice). The actual conversion arrangement will depend on the policy, regulatory requirements and/or restrictions prevailing at the relevant time.
Currency Risk
Foreign Exchange involves Exchange Rate Risk. Fluctuations in the exchange rate of a foreign currency may result in gains or losses in the event that the customer converts HKD to foreign currency or vice versa.
Important notes and disclaimer
These promotion materials have not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong ("SFC"). The information contained herein is for general information and reference purposes only and is not intended to provide professional investment or other advice. It is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision. You should not make any investment decision based solely on the information and services provided herein. Before making any investment decision, you should take into account your own circumstances including but not limited to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives, and should understand the nature, terms and risks of the relevant investment product. You should obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary.
These promotion materials are not intended to provide or regard as legal or taxation advice, or investment recommendations