Hong Kong International Financial Services (HKIFS)

HKIFS Information

Hong Kong International Financial Services (HKIFS), established in 1987, provides services including securities trading, capital management, family office, and factoring. Offering Securities (Cash A/C) and Securities (Margin A/C) accounts, HKIFS allows users to trade various assets. Despite its user-friendly trading platforms and competitive fees, HKIFS faces challenges due to the absence of regulatory oversight.

Pros and Cons

Is HKIFS Legit?

HKIFS is not regulated by any regulatory authority.

What Can I Trade on HKIFS?

HKIFS provides securities trading services including stock cash accounts, stock margin accounts, and access to the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs.

The platform also offers mainstream electronic trading systems like the 2GOTrade system and loans for purchasing securities. Clients can be served in the fields of capital management, family office services, professional factoring services, and equity investment.

Account Type

HKIFS offers two account types: Securities (Cash A/C) and Securities (Margin A/C). The Securities (Cash A/C) account allows users to engage in securities transactions using cash funds, which is suitable for investors who prefer a more conservative and risk-averse approach to trading. The Securities (Margin A/C) account allows users to borrow funds against their existing securities or cash, which is suitable for individuals or institutions with higher risk tolerance and a comprehensive understanding of margin trading dynamics.

HKIFS Fees

HKIFS commission, calculated based on the transaction amount, has a minimum charge of 75 HKD. Additional charges include stamp duty (0.1% adjusted to the nearest integer), the transaction fee (0.00565% ), Financial Transaction Levy (0.00015%), Securities and Futures Commission transaction levy (0.0027%), and settlement system delivery fee (0.011%, capped at 200 HKD, with a minimum of 3 HKD).

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