Abstract:Haitong International Securities Group Limited is a comprehensive financial institution based in Hong Kong and oriented towards the global market. Its parent company is Guotai Haitong Securities (stock codes: 601211.SH, 2611.HK). Serving as a bridge connecting China and overseas capital markets, its business covers wealth management, corporate financing, asset management, global markets (including equity/fixed income trading, prime brokerage services, etc.), and investment. The company has a global service network.
| HaitongReview Summary | |
| Founded | 2010-07-14 |
| Registered Country/Region | Hong Kong |
| Regulation | Regulated |
| Servies | Private Wealth Management, Corporate Financing, Global Markets, Asset Management, and Investment Business |
| Customer Support | Tel: (852) 3583 3388 |
| Fax: (852) 2530 1689 | |
| csdept@htisec.com | |
| Live Chat | |
| 15/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong (by appointment only) | |
Haitong International Securities Group Limited is a comprehensive financial institution based in Hong Kong and oriented towards the global market. Its parent company is Guotai Haitong Securities (stock codes: 601211.SH, 2611.HK). Serving as a bridge connecting China and overseas capital markets, its business covers wealth management, corporate financing, asset management, global markets (including equity/fixed income trading, prime brokerage services, etc.), and investment. The company has a global service network.

| Pros | Cons |
| Regulated | Restrictions on domestic account opening |
| Relying on Guotai Haitong Securities | Insufficient information transparency (transaction fees) |
| Diversified business layout | Limited focus on retail business (prioritizing institutional clients and corporate financing) |
| Global service network |
Haitong International is a legitimate and compliant financial institution. Its parent company, Guotai Haitong Securities, is listed on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and is regulated by authorities such as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong.


Haitong International primarily provides the following financial services:
Private Wealth Management: Offers customized wealth planning, asset allocation, and other services for entrepreneurs and high-net-worth clients.
Corporate Financing: Covers IPO sponsorship, bond issuance, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, etc.
Global Markets: Provides institutional investors with sales and trading of equities and fixed income products, prime brokerage services, risk solutions, and research consulting.
Asset Management: Delivers investment management services to global institutional and individual clients, focusing on RMB product innovation and cross-border investment.
Investment Business: Aims for absolute returns by conducting proprietary investments in global public markets to achieve global asset allocation.
| Services | Supported |
| Private Wealth Management | ✔ |
| Corporate Financing | ✔ |
| Global Markets | ✔ |
| Asset Management | ✔ |
| Investment Business | ✔ |

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