Abstract:BOCI, a Bank of China subsidiary, offers diverse trading, regulated safety, and a handy app, but has fee and coverage drawbacks.
BOCIReview Summary | |
Founded | 2002-03-11 |
Registered Country/Region | Hong Kong |
Regulation | Regulated |
Market Instruments | IPOs, Futures, Stocks, and Options |
Trading Platform | BOCI APP |
Customer Support | Contact number: (852) 2718 9666 |
Fax: (852) 2230 8538 | |
Email address: cs@bocigroup.com |
BOCI has its headquarters in Hong Kong and conducts business globally. It has branches in major financial centers such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, London, New York, and Singapore. BOCI provides a wide range of services through its subsidiaries (including BOCI Securities). It offers comprehensive investment banking products and services, such as stock and bond issuance, mergers and acquisitions, and wealth management. In particular, BOCI Securities is a licensed company that engages in various regulated activities, such as securities and futures trading, providing investment advice, and so on.
Pros | Cons |
Regulated | Complex fee structure |
Various financial services | The impact of market fluctuations |
International network of branches |
Yes, BOCI is a legitimate financial institution. BOCI Securities is a licensed corporation regulated by the Hong Kong Regulatory Authority, with the license number AAC298, and it is permitted to engage in regulated activities by the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong). BOC International is also a participant in major exchanges such as the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Futures Exchange.
At BOCI, you can trade Hong Kong and global securities, including stocks listed on exchanges in the United States, Canada, and other international markets. BOCI also offers futures and options trading and provides trading services for more than 150 mutual funds from international fund management companies. In addition, investors have the opportunity to participate in initial public offerings (IPOs) in the Hong Kong market.
Tradable Instruments | Supported |
IPOs | ✔ |
Futures | ✔ |
Stocks | ✔ |
Options | ✔ |
The fees of BOC International vary depending on the type of service. For stock trading, brokerage commissions need to be paid, and these commissions may be charged as a percentage of the transaction value. In some cases, customers can save on commissions by managing their accounts online. For mutual fund investments, there are subscription fees, which can be as low as 1%. Loan services also incur corresponding fees.
In addition, services such as account maintenance, fund transfers, and currency conversions may also be subject to fees. It is advisable to carefully review the fee schedule before opening an account.
Through the BOCI APP, customers can trade Hong Kong and global securities as well as futures. The platform provides real-time quotes and allows users to check their account balances, trading records, and order status.
BOCI supports deposits through electronic transfers and also provides services for depositing and transferring securities. However, in extreme weather conditions or special circumstances, while most services will continue, services such as check deposits and withdrawals may be restricted. Customers can also make withdrawals electronically.
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