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What is Sustainable Investing / ESG Investment?

Sustainable Investing / ESG Investment considers the performance of the investment enterprise in the Environment, Social and Governance when choosing the investment products. Simultaneously allows you to obtain financial return and make a positive contribution to the related issues to achieve a better world.

Why Sustainable Investing / ESG Investment?

Sustainable Investing/ESG Investment is a valuable investment option and it will gradually become a one of the mainstream investment strategies. Sustainable Investing/ESG Investment helps avoid the possibility of pollution litigation, potential labor disputes or other issues that can damage reputation and economic benefits, thereby reducing the risks. Therefore, Sustainable Investing/ESG Investment strategies promote better investment performance and the long-term performance is more likely to outperform traditional investment strategies.

In addition, low-carbon energy, sustainable environmental development, and equal and inclusive growth are beneficial to our earth. As an investor, you can contribute to shaping a better world through Sustainable Investing/ESG Investment.

Risk Disclosure Statement

-	Investment involves risks. The following risk disclosure statement cannot disclose all the risks involved and does not take into account any circumstances that are unknown to the Bank. The price of investment products may go 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 or selling investment products. Any past performance figures shown are not indicative of futures performance. Part of the investment may not be able to liquidate immediately under certain market situation. Customers should refer to relevant offering documents for detailed information, including but not limited to Risk Disclosures, prior to any investment subscription.
-	The products described herein may not be suitable for all people. The decisions to invest are made by customers and customers should not invest in investment products unless the intermediary selling them has explained to them that the product is suitable for them having regard to customers’ financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives. Customers should not make any investment decisions based on this document alone. Customers must make their own assessment of the information provided in this document. Customers should carefully consider whether any investment products or services mentioned herein are appropriate for them in view of their financial situations, investment experiences and investment objectives. If customers have any doubt about this material or any relevant offering document, they should consult their own independent advisers on the legal, regulatory, tax, investment and financial implications of the investments (including but not limited to estate duty and withholding tax and other tax obligations which may arise from local or foreign investment) as they deem appropriate to ensure that they understand the nature of the investments in order to consider whether the investments are suitable investments for them.
-	The prices of investment funds fluctuate, sometimes dramatically. The price of an investment fund may go 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 investment funds. Investment involves risks. Any past performance figures shown are not indicative of futures performance. Part of the investment may not be able to liquidate immediately under certain market situation. Customers should refer to relevant investment fund offering documents for detailed information, including but not limited to Risk Disclosures, prior to any investment fund subscription. Customers should carefully consider whether any investment products or services mentioned herein are appropriate for them in view of their financial situations, investment experiences and investment objectives. Please refer to explanatory memorandum or relevant materials of the fund for further information. The subscription of investment fund is subjected to prevailing regulatory requirements and restrictions and relevant terms and conditions of the Bank. The Bank acts as a distributor of the funds managed by fund houses and the funds are the product of the third party fund houses. For distribution of funds – in respect of an eligible dispute (as defined in the Terms of Reference for the Financial Dispute Resolution Centre in relation to the Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme) arising between the Bank and the customers out of the selling process or processing of the related transaction, the Bank is required to enter into a Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme process with the customers.
-	Foreign currency investments are subject to exchange rate fluctuations which may result in losses. If the investment is denominated in a foreign currency or invest in assets denominated in a currency other than the base currency, you may face an exchange rate risk or exchange controls or any other restrictions which the return or amount you receive after redemption may be reduced. The fluctuation in the exchange rate of foreign currency may result in losses in the event that customer converts the foreign currency into Hong Kong dollars or other foreign currencies. If RENMINBI is involved in the investment product(s), offshore RENMINBI exchange rate will be quoted. The offshore RENMINBI exchange rate may be at a premium or discount to the exchange rate for onshore RENMINBI and there may be significant bid and offer spreads. RENMINBI is subject to exchange rate risk, RENMINBI is currently not freely convertible. Customers should be aware that they can conduct conversion of RENMINBI through bank accounts, for which it is subject to the requirements specified by the Relevant Authorities from time to time (the requirements may amend from time to time without any prior notice) the requirements specified by the Bank and/or the RMB position and commercial decisions of the Bank at that moment.

Important Notes

The information of this web page has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong or any regulatory authorities in Hong Kong.
The Bank classifies investment products into 5 levels, from the most conservative at "Low" to the most aggressive at "High". It consolidates an array of quantitative-measured market and non-market risk factors as well as a number of qualitative factors. The quantitatively-measured factors include currency risk, interest rate risk, equity price risk/commodity price risk/interest rate price risk and fund price risk whenever applicable, as well as credit risk, complexity risk, liquidity risk, and non-quantifiable risks including reputation risk, legal risk, and strategic risk. Qualitative factors include industry risks, economic and political environments, regulatory restrictions or expected developments, industry practices, and the Bank’s own experience. Each of these factors may have a direct or indirect impact on a product’s risk profile and its ultimate risk score. The ultimate risk rating is based on risk rating scale calculation as well as the Bank’s professional judgement. The risk rating will be subjected to periodic review as well as ad-hoc basis review in case of material events triggering to ensure its appropriateness and effectiveness to demonstrate the risk level of the product.