04 Jan 2013

The BOCHK Group (including Bank of China (Hong Kong) ("BOCHK"), Nanyang Commercial Bank and Chiyu Banking Corporation) has been lending tremendous support to the development of local small and medium enterprises ("SMEs") by participating in the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's "World SME Expo" for eight consecutive years. 

As one of the major sponsors and exhibitors of the Expo this year, the BOCHK Group adopted advanced information technology to promote its cross-border account management, cash management and one-stop commercial banking services at its uniquely-designed booth theming "Cross-border Financial and All-rounded SME Services".  A number of experienced relationship managers were stationed in the Expo to provide professional solutions upon enquires. The BOCHK Group also sponsored two seminars respectively titled "Strategies against Movements in RMB and Rising Operational Costs in the Mainland Domestic Market" and "Latest Trend on Marketing and Distribution Channels in the Mainland Domestic Market", which received overwhelming responses from about 600 customers and visitors.

Mr Marco Wong, Deputy General Manager of Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions of BOCHK, said, "The BOCHK Group has taken part in the 'World SME Expo' over the years to give local SMEs an overview of our support and tailored services.  Our solutions are all designed to help optimise customers' funds and operational efficiency.  With the rapid development of the market, we also provide RMB and cross-border financial services to meet the corporate and personal needs of customers, with a commitment to be their premier choice in financial management."

In addition, the BOCHK Group continues to enhance customer service experience through its convenient service platform.  On top of the Group's extensive distribution network of 14 Corporate Banking Centres, 73 exclusive "Corporate Privilege" branch counters and over 260 branches, SME customers can manage their finances through the upgraded CBS Online and other electronic transaction channels for maximum flexibility.

Capitalising on the extensive network and strong support from its parent company, Bank of China, the BOCHK Group enjoys competitive edges in RMB services supported by its 37 branches and sub-branches in the Mainland.  The Group offers pioneering RMB payroll, cross-border autopay bill payment, as well as cross-border trade settlement and financing solutions, to help customers capture the opportunities in the development of the cross-border and cross-strait markets for business expansion.

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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 580 ATMs and other distribution channels in Hong Kong, BOCHK and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of financial products and services to individual 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 37 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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