Important notes and disclaimer

• These promotion materials have not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong ("SFC"). The information contained herein is for general information and reference purposes only and is not intended to provide professional investment or other advice. It is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision. You should not make any investment decision based solely on the information and services provided herein. Before making any investment decision, you should take into account your own circumstances including but not limited to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives, and should understand the nature, terms and risks of the relevant investment product. You should obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary. These promotion materials are not intended to provide or regard as legal or taxation advice, or investment recommendations.

Risk Disclosure of Investment Funds

• Investors should note that all investments involve risks (including the possibility of loss of the capital invested), prices or value of investment fund units may go up as well as down and past performance information presented is not indicative of future performance. Investors should read carefully and understand the relevant offering documents of the investment funds (including the fund details and full text of the risk factors stated therein) and the Notice to Customers for Fund Investing before making any investment decision. Investment funds are investment products and some may involve derivatives. Investors should carefully consider their own circumstances whether an investment is suitable for them in view of their own investment objectives, investment experience, preferred investment tenor, financial situation, risk tolerance abilities, tax implications and other needs, etc., and should understand the nature, terms and risks of the investment products. Investors should obtain independent professional advice if they have concerns about their investment.

RMB Currency Risk

• Renminbi ("RMB") is subject to exchange rate risk. Fluctuation in the exchange rate of RMB may result in losses in the event that the customer subsequently converts RMB into another currency (including Hong Kong Dollars). Exchange controls imposed by the relevant authorities may also adversely affect the applicable exchange rate. RMB is currently not freely convertible and conversion of RMB may be subject to certain policy, regulatory requirements and/or restrictions (which are subject to changes from time to time without notice). The actual conversion arrangement will depend on the policy, regulatory requirements and/or restrictions prevailing at the relevant time.

Foreign Exchange Risk

• Foreign Exchange involves Exchange Rate Risk. Fluctuations in the exchange rate of a foreign currency may result in gains or losses in the event that the customer converts HKD to foreign currency or vice versa. 

Risk Disclosure of Equity Linked Investments ("ELIs")

• Equity Linked Investments ("ELIs") involve derivatives. You should not only base on this material alone to make any investment decisions. The investment decision is yours and you should not invest in ELIs unless the intermediary who sells it to you has explained to you that the product is suitable for you having regard to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives.
• ELIs are considered as a complex product and you should exercise caution in relation to ELIs. The market value of the ELIs may fluctuate and you may sustain a total loss of their investment. You should therefore ensure that you read and understand the nature of the ELIs and the relevant offering documents of the ELIs (including the full text of the risk factors therein) and, where necessary, seek independent professional advice, before making any investment decisions.
• Liquidity risk - ELIs are designed to be held to its maturity. You may not be able to sell your investment in the ELIs before maturity. If you try to sell the ELIs before maturity, the amount you receive may be substantially less than the investment amount.
• Credit risk of the ELI issuer - ELIs constitute general unsecured and unsubordinated contractual obligations of the issuer. When you buy ELIs, you will be relying on the creditworthiness of the ELI issuer and of no other person. You have no rights under the terms and conditions of ELIs against any issuer of any linked stock. If the relevant ELI issuer becomes insolvent or default on its obligations under the ELIs, in the worst case scenario, you could lose substantial part or all of the capital invested. ELIs may be terminated early by the Issuer.
• Some ELIs are partially capital protected at maturity provided that you hold the ELIs until maturity and the ELIs are not otherwise early terminated.
• Investing in ELIs is not the same as investing in the linked reference asset(s) directly.
• Not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund - ELIs are not traded on any markets operated by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited or any other stock exchanges. There may not be an active or liquid secondary market.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of risk factors. For details, please refer to the offering documents.

Risk Disclosure of Structured Notes

• Structured notes involve derivatives. You should not only base on this material alone to make any investment decisions. The investment decision is yours and you should not invest in the product unless the intermediary who sells it to you has explained to you that the product is suitable for you having regard to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives and you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with it.
• Structured notes are considered as a complex product and you should exercise caution in relation to Structured note. The market value of the structured notes may fluctuate and investors may sustain a total loss of their investment. You should therefore ensure that you read and understand the nature of structured notes and the relevant offering documents of the structured notes (including the full text of the risk factors therein) and, where necessary, seek independent professional advice, before making any investment decisions.
• Liquidity risk - Investors should be prepared to hold this product until its maturity. If you try to sell the SNs before maturity, the amount you receive may be substantially less than the investment amount.
• Credit risk of the Issuer - structured notes constitute general unsecured and unsubordinated contractual obligations of the Issuer. When you buy structured notes, you will be relying on the creditworthiness of the Issuer and of no other person. You have no rights under the terms and conditions of the structured notes against any issuer of any linked underlying(s). If the Issuer becomes insolvent or default on its obligations under the product, in the worst case scenario, you could lose substantial part or all of the capital invested. The structured notes may be terminated early by the issuer.
• Some structured notes are 100% capital protected at maturity provided that it is not otherwise early terminated by the Issuer
• Investing in structured notes are not the same as investing in the linked reference asset(s) directly.
• The structured notes are not normal time deposits, and they are not protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong.
• Not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund – structured notes are not traded on any markets operated by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited or any other stock exchanges. There may not be an active or liquid secondary market.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of risk factors. For details, please refer to the offering documents.

Risk Disclosure of “MaxiInterest” Investment Deposit

• “MaxiInterest” Investment Deposit (“MXI”) is a structured product involving derivatives. You should not only base on this material alone to make any investment decisions. The investment decision is yours and you should not invest in MXI unless the intermediary who sells it to you has explained to you that MXI is suitable for you having regard to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives and you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with it. You should therefore ensure that you read and understand the nature of the MXI and the relevant offering documents of the MXI (including the full text of the risk factors therein), where necessary, seek independent professional advice, before making any investment decisions.
• MXI is embedded with FX options. Option transactions involve risks, especially when selling an option. Although the premium received from selling an option is fixed, you may sustain a loss well in excess of such premium amount, and the loss could be substantial.
• You should note that MXI is not normal time deposit and thus should not be considered as normal time deposit or its alternative. It is not a protected deposit and is not protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong.
• Earnings on MXI are limited to the nominal interest payable and it is only payable upon maturity. As the principal and the earning will be paid in the Deposit Currency or the Linked Currency, whichever has depreciated against the other, investors will have to bear the potential losses due to currency depreciation, which may be substantial. If MXI is withdrawn before maturity, investors will also have to bear the costs involved. Such losses and costs may reduce the earnings and the principal amount of MXI.
• You will be relying on the Bank’s (as the issuer) creditworthiness. MXI is not secured by any collateral. If the Bank becomes insolvent or default on its obligations under MXI, in the worst case scenario, you could suffer a total loss of your investment amount.
• MXI is not listed on any stock exchange and is not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund.
• Investing in MXI is not the same as buying the linked currency directly.
• Renminbi (RMB) is subject to foreign exchange control by the PRC government and thus investors investing in the MXI involving RMB are subject to the currency risk of RMB.
• Certain Terms and Conditions (including some of the key dates) of MXI can be adjusted by the Bank in certain circumstances. The MXI may be terminated early by the Bank. This might have a negative impact on the product's return.

Risk Disclosure of Currency-Linked Capital Protected Investment Deposit

• CPI is a structured product involving derivatives. You should not only base on this material alone to make any investment decisions. The investment decision is yours and you should not invest in the CPI unless the intermediary who sells it to you has explained to you that the product is suitable for you having regard to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives and you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with it. You should therefore ensure that you read and understand the nature of the CPI and the relevant offering documents of the CPI (including the full text of the risk factors therein) and, where necessary, seek independent professional advice, before making any investment decisions.
• CPI is embedded with FX options. Option transactions involve risks, even when buying an option. The option’s value might become worthless if the market moves against your expectation.
• You should note that CPI is not a normal time deposit and thus should not be considered as normal time deposit or its alternative. It is not a protected deposit and is not protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong.
• You should understand that the Principal of the CPI is protected only when it is held to maturity and you will be relying on the Bank’s (as the issuer) creditworthiness. CPI is not secured by any collateral. If the Bank becomes insolvent or default on its obligations under the CPI, in the worst case scenario, you could suffer a total loss of your investment amount.
• CPI is not listed on any stock exchange and is not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund.
• Investing in CPI is not the same as buying the Underlying Currency Pair directly.
• Renminbi (RMB) is subject to foreign exchange control by the PRC government and thus investors investing in the CPI involving RMB are subject to the currency risk of RMB.
• Certain Terms and Conditions (including some of the key dates) of CPI can be adjusted by the Bank. The CPI may be terminated early by the Bank. This might have a negative impact on the product’s Return / Coupon (if any).

Risk disclosure of Bond or Certificate of Deposit Product

• Bonds and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are investment products. The investment decision is yours but you should not invest in a bond/CD unless the intermediary who sells it to you has explained to you that the bond/CD is suitable to you having regard to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives. Your intermediary is under a duty to assure that you understand the nature and risks of this product, and that you have sufficient net worth to be able to assume the risks and bear the potential losses of trading in this product.
• Bonds are not deposits and should not be treated as substitute for conventional time deposits.
• Certificate of Deposit is not a protected deposit and is not protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong.
• Investors who purchase bonds/CDs are exposed to the credit risk of the issuer and guarantor (if any) of the bonds/CDs. There is no assurance of protection against a default by the issuer/guarantor in respect of the repayment obligations. In the worst case scenario, any failure by the issuer and the guarantor (if any) to perform their respective obligations under the bonds/CDs when due may result in a total loss of all of your investment.
• Renminbi (RMB) is not a freely convertible currency. As such, investors trading bonds and/or CDs denominated in RMB are subject to additional risks (such as currency risk).
• The above is not an exhaustive list of risk factors. Please refer to the section on “Risk Factors” in the relevant “Bond / Certificate of Deposit Trading Services” Factsheet to understand other risk factors applicable to bonds and CDs.
• The information displayed does not constitute nor is it intended to be construed as any professional advice, offer, solicitation or recommendation to deal in Bonds / CDs. Investors should be aware that all investments involve risks (including the possibility of loss of the capital invested). The prices of Bonds and CDs may go up as well as down and past performance is not indicative of future performance. Investors should not only base on this information alone to make investment decisions, and should carefully consider whether an investment is suitable for them in view of their own investment objectives, investment experience, investment tenor, financial situation, risk tolerance abilities, tax implications and other needs, etc., and should read the relevant product offering documents and terms and conditions (including the full text of the risk factors therein) in detail before making any investment decisions. Investors should obtain independent professional advice if they have concerns about their investment.
• No guarantee, representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, timeliness, completeness or correctness of any general financial and market information, news services and market analysis, projections and/or opinions (“Market Information”) provided above and the basis upon which any such Market Information have been made, and no liability or responsibility is accepted by the Bank in relation to the use of or reliance on any such Market Information whatsoever provided in the webinar.
• Investors must make their own assessment of the relevance, accuracy and adequacy of the information provided and make such independent research/investigations as they may consider necessary or appropriate for the purpose of such assessment. The Bank does not make any representation or recommendation or assessment as to whether or not any of the investment(s) mentioned are suitable or applicable to any persons and thus shall not be held responsible in this regard.

Investment Financing Service Risk Disclosure Statement

PLEASE READ THIS RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CAREFULLY AND CONSULT YOUR OWN LEGAL ADVISER AND/OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS AS YOU CONSIDER APPROPRIATE BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO APPLY FOR INVESTMENT FINANCING SERVICE.

Below are the key risks associated with Investment Financing Service (the "Facility") which are not exhaustive. The Facility is provided by Hang Seng Bank Limited ("Hang Seng").

Risk of Trading in Investment Funds and other Investment Products You should note that all investments involve risks (including the possibility of loss of the capital invested). Prices of units of investment funds or other investment products may go up as well as down and information on past performance is not indicative of future performance. It is as likely that losses will be incurred rather than profit made as a result of buying and selling investment products. You should read and understand the relevant product's offering documents (including the full text of the risk factors stated therein) in detail before making any investment decision.

Risk of Using Leverage The prices of investment funds and other investment products fluctuate, sometimes dramatically. Financing transactions in investment products by collateral using leverage involves significant risk, and losses may exceed the value of your collateral and may affect your ability to repay the Facility. The higher your leverage is, the bigger your losses can be in adverse market conditions. Contingent orders such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders may not necessarily limit losses as market conditions may make it impossible to execute contingent orders. You may be required at short notice to make additional margin deposits or interest payments. If the required margin deposits or interest payments are not made within the prescribed time, your collateral may be liquidated without your consent. Force liquidation may result in losses and you will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account and interest charged on your account. You should therefore carefully consider whether such a financing arrangement is suitable for you in light of your own financial position and investment objectives.

Risk associated with Margin Requirements The Facility is a financing arrangement with margin requirements. The Available Limit of the Facility is determined by the aggregate of the market value of the investment products charged by you in favour of Hang Seng as collateral from time to time ("Charged Securities") multiplied by the applicable Loan Ratio and capped at the Ceiling Limit. The Loan Ratio and the Ceiling Limit are set and may be varied by Hang Seng from time to time. If unauthorised overdraft occurs (i.e. when the Loan Amount exceeds the Available Limit) for any reasons, including but not limited to decrease in value of the Charged Securities, change of the Loan Ratio or termination of the Facility, interest on the unauthorised overdraft will be charged at the Overlimit Interest Rate and you undertake to forthwith repay the unauthorised overdraft amount in cash or dispose of your investments and apply the proceeds towards repayment of the unauthorised overdraft.

If you do not act promptly upon receiving a margin call notice and do not take the required actions within a prescribed period, Hang Seng may exercise various rights, including the right to liquidate part or all of the Charged Securities, and the right to set- off any cash held in your account at Hang Seng towards any amount owing by you to Hang Seng under the Facility, in each case at any time and in any way Hang Seng considers appropriate without demand or notice to you (even if the market value of the Charged Securities drops drastically due to adverse market conditions). You will bear all losses and remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account and interest charged on your account. Commissions, fees and other charges applicable to the Facility may also increase your loss. You should therefore carefully consider whether such a financing arrangement is suitable in light of your own financial position and investment objectives.

Interest Rate Risk The interest rate of the Facility ("Interest Rate") is based on 1-Month Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate ("1m-HIBOR") as quoted by The Hong Kong Association of Bank / HKD Prime Rate as quoted by Hang Seng (the "HKD P") plus / minus a pre-determined rate from time to time, which is subject to change from time to time and is not fixed and has no upper limit. You may suffer from an increase in interest payment due to the increase in 1m-HIBOR / HKD P, which may lead to an increase in financing cost. The borrower may not be able to repay the Facility and may hence default when there is a substantial increase in the interest rate.

Currency Risk If any of the Charged Securities is denominated in a currency different from the Facility (which is denominated in Hong Kong dollar), a conversion of one currency into another currency is required and such conversion shall be calculated at the rate determined by Hang Seng to be prevailing in the relevant foreign exchange market at the relevant time. The value of the Charged Securities and the Available Limit of the Facility may change due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rate.

Liquidity Risk If Hang Seng exercises its right to liquidate the Charged Securities under adverse market conditions, it may be difficult to sell the Charged Securities and the selling price may also be affected when there is no or little liquidity for the Charged Securities in the market. You will be liable for the shortfall if the amount of sales proceeds of the Charged Securities is not sufficient to pay off the amount owing by you to Hang Seng under the Facility.

Risk of Providing an Authority to Hold Mail or to Direct Mail to Third Parties If you provide Hang Seng with an authority to hold mail or to direct mail to third parties, it is important for you to promptly collect in person all contract notes and statements of your accounts and review them in detail to ensure that any anomalies or mistakes can be detected in a timely fashion.

Risk of Client Assets Received or Held Outside Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Client assets received or held by Hang Seng outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are subject to the applicable laws and regulations of the relevant overseas jurisdiction which may be different from the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap.571, Laws of Hong Kong) and the rules made under it. Consequently, such client assets may not enjoy the same protection as that conferred on client assets received or held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Please refer to Investment Financing Service Factsheet for relevant terminology. Please visit Hang Seng Bank website > Personal > Investment > Other Related Services > Investment Financing.

Important notes and disclaimers of Goal Planner

• Goal Planner is designed to provide an understanding of what the value of your savings and investments might be in the future and identify any shortfalls from the target you've set. The results are based on the information you provide and Hang Seng Bank's assumptions for growth and inflation rates. The illustration is presented on a gross basis and doesn't include any fees and charges that may apply to relevant wealth management products.
• Please note that the data shown on Goal Planner is indicative only; it's neither guaranteed nor represents the maximum or minimum amounts. In the worst-case scenario, it's possible to lose the entire investment - the value of the investments may become zero.
• Information provided in this tool is for general information and reference only and does not constitute nor is it intended to be construed as any professional advice, offer, solicitation, or recommendation to deal in any securities or investments.
• This tool and the information of products and services referred to in this tool are not intended for distribution or use by any person in any jurisdiction, country or region where it would be restricted and not be permitted by law or regulation. If you're outside of Hong Kong, we may not be authorised to provide you with the products and services in the country or region you're located or reside.
• The performance of your individual investment portfolio depends on the actual investment products you choose, the market situation and other factors. There's no guarantee it'll be close / similar to the performance of the target projection. The relative risk level of particular investment products you choose may be either lower or higher than the result deduced from your Risk Profiling Questionnaire. You should carefully evaluate the product suitability and its risk before making any investment decision.
• Investment involves risks, including potential loss of the capital invested. Prices of investment products may go up as well as down and may even become valueless. Past performance information presented isn't indicative of future performance. The risk disclosure statements and the offering documents of the relevant investment products should be read in detail before making any investment decision. You should carefully consider whether the relevant investments are suitable for you in view of your own investment objectives, investment experience, financial situation, risk tolerance abilities and other needs etc., and consult independent professional advisers where necessary.
• We don't have sufficient information to project an accurate future tax payment, therefore it isn't included in the projection. You're advised to exercise caution in relation to tax matters. Goal Planner doesn't provide any form of tax advice. Hang Seng doesn't provide legal, tax or accounting advice, and you should obtain independent professional advice when appropriate.
• For more details, you can refer to the Goal Planner Model Assumption.

Disclaimer of Wealth Master

• Wealth Master aims to help customers understand their asset allocation and facilitate their investment planning to achieve their own financial goals. No asset allocation and/or product recommendation will be made by Hang Seng Bank Limited (the “Bank”). No representation is made to the appropriateness of any of the securities and/or investment products referred to herein for any particular person's circumstances.
• The information of Wealth Master is for general reference only and information presented is not indicative of future performance of any assets. There is no guarantee that target portfolio can achieve any results or can be used as reference under any market conditions. Wealth Master does not and is not intended to provide any professional financial, investment or other opinion or advice, nor should it be considered as a recommendation to deal in any investment products, investment portfolio management service or ongoing portfolio monitoring services. No financial or investment decision should be made solely based on Wealth Master (including the results).
• The performance of the customer's individual investment portfolio depends on the performance of the actual investment products chosen by themselves, the actual market situation and other factors. There is no guarantee that it can be close / similar to the performance of the target portfolio designed by the customer. The relative risk level of particular investment products chosen by the customer to build their investment portfolio may be lower or higher than the Risk Tolerance Level deduced from their Risk Profiling Questionnaire. Product Suitability and its risk should be carefully evaluated by the customer before making any investment decision.
• No consideration has been given to any particular investment objectives or experience, financial situation or other needs of any customers. Customers must make their own assessment of the relevance and adequacy of investments in the target portfolio. They should not only base on Wealth Master to make investment decisions. Customers should carefully consider whether the relevant investments are suitable for them in view of their own investment objectives, investment experience, financial situation, risk tolerance abilities and other needs etc., and consult independent professional advisers where necessary.
• The information provided in Wealth Master shall not be construed as a recommendation on the portfolio reallocation. More generally, making available to you any advertisements, marketing or promotional materials, market information or other information relating to a product or service shall not, by itself, constitute solicitation of the sale or recommendation of any product or service. It is your sole discretion to decide on any rebalancing target asset allocation.
• All investments involve risks (including the possibility of loss of the capital invested). Prices of investment products may go up as well as down and may even become valueless. Past performance information presented is not indicative of future performance. The risk disclosure statements and the offering documents of the relevant investment products should be read in detail before making any investment decision.
• Transactions which are pending settlement have not been taken into account in the holding position of current holdings. Holding position of current holdings (including but not limited to the number and nominal value of various investment products/assets held) and market price data may not be based on real-time data, but may be based on the latest information available in the bank system.