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Risk Disclosure
- | Investment involves risks. Terms and Conditions are applied. The information contained in this document is not for the purpose of providing investment advice and does not constitute any offer, invitation, advice or recommendation for any transactions with any persons. Customers should read and fully understand all the relevant documents for detailed information, including but not limited to the related risk disclosures of the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect ("WMC") (including but not limited to quota restrictions, practices differing between the Mainland and Hong Kong, investment risk, currency risk, risks in the Mainland market, etc.) before making any investment decisions. The information of this document has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") or any regulatory authorities in Hong Kong. |
- | The products described herein may not be suitable for all people. 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. |
- | Exchange and RENMINBI Currency Risk: 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. |
- | Investment Risk in investment funds: 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. |
- | Investment Risk in Bonds: Bond investments are not bank deposits and involve risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Customers should be aware of the risk of exchange rate fluctuations for bonds denominated in non-local currency, which may cause a loss of principal. Unless specified, these investments are not guaranteed by the Bank. The prices of bonds fluctuate, sometimes dramatically. The price of a bond 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 subscribing and redeeming bonds. Investment involves risks. Any past performance figures shown are not indicative of future performance, which the Bank does not guarantee the existence of a secondary market for bonds. Part of the investment may not be able to liquidate immediately under certain market situation. Customers should refer to relevant bonds offering documents for detailed information, including but not limited to Risk Disclosures, prior to any bonds subscription. |
General Terms and Conditions