BOCHK pioneers the launch of A shares Information Web Page and organises the Introduction and Investment Strategies of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Seminar

29 Jul 2014

To fully support the upcoming implementation of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect ("the Scheme"), Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK") announced the launch of its brand new A shares Information Web Page, enabling customers to keep abreast of the A shares market anytime, anywhere. In addition, the Bank organised a customer seminar to introduce the relevant details and investment strategies of the Scheme. Overwhelming responses were received.

Expected to be launched in October 2014, the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect will allow Hong Kong investors to trade Shanghai A shares in RMB as the settlement currency. To help customers keep track of the market trends for timely investment, BOCHK pioneers the launch of its brand new A shares Information Web Page. Simply by visiting www.bochk.com and then selecting Securities Information and A shares Information under Market Information, customers can access free real-time stock quotes, stock news and AH shares performance for a comprehensive insight into the A shares market. Graphs and related tools are also available.

BOCHK also organised the Introduction and Investment Strategies of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Seminar in which Mr Anthony Wong, Assistant Vice President of Global Markets, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; and Mr Peter Pak, Executive Director, BOCI Securities Limited, shared their views on the latest stock market development. In addition to a detailed explanation of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Mr Anthony Wong provided an analysis of the difference between the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock markets, as well as the related investment risks and taxation, etc. Mr Peter Pak shared his insights on the A shares market trends coupled with his investment tips.

As the market leader in the RMB business in Hong Kong, BOCHK provides customers with an array of professional RMB services. As A shares transactions are settled in RMB, customers can conduct RMB exchange through BOCHK in advance to better prepare themselves for future investment.

For details of the BOCHK's securities and RMB services, please call BOCHK's Customer Service Hotline at (852) 3988 2388 or visit its website at www.bochk.com.

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About Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK"), established on 1 October 2001, is a leading listed commercial banking group in Hong Kong. With over 260 branches, more than 600 ATMs and other distribution channels in Hong Kong, BOCHK and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of financial products and services to personal and corporate customers. BOCHK is one of the three note issuing banks in Hong Kong. In addition, the BOCHK Group (comprising BOCHK, Nanyang Commercial Bank and Chiyu Banking Corporation) and its subsidiaries have 43 branches and sub-branches in the Mainland of China to provide cross-border banking services to customers in Hong Kong and the Mainland. BOCHK is appointed by the People's Bank of China as the Clearing Bank for Renminbi business in Hong Kong. On 13 July 2010, BOCHK was authorised as the Clearing Bank of RMB banknotes business for the Taiwan region.

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited, BOCHK's holding company, began trading on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 25 July 2002, with stock code "2388', ADR OTC Symbol "BHKLY".



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