Investment involves risk, prices of investment products may go up as well as down. The risk of loss in foreign exchange and precious metal trading can be substantial. Investors should not only base on this marketing material alone to make any investment decision, but should read the relevant investment product's offering documents and Risk Disclosure Statements in detail before making any investment decision.

Explore a suite of different foreign currencies and master FX trends

At Hang Seng, we have a series of Foreign Currency Investment Products, including Capital Protected Investment Deposit and MaxiInterest Investment Deposit, which allows you to choose among various currency pairs in line with FX trends, to snatch up FX investment opportunities while enjoying potential interest return. Also with FX and Precious Metal Trading Services, you can take long and short positions to ride on the latest trends of gold and foreign currencies to grab investment opportunities.

Latest FX Investment Offer

From 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024 (the “Promotion Period”), you can enjoy the following FX Investment Offers:

Offer 1 – Online Investment Services Subscription Offer

Eligible Customers1 who successfully complete their first online subscription for Designated Investment Products2, can enjoy a bonus interest rate of 2% p.a. for the first month/week. You can enjoy up to HKD200 cash reward for each Designated Investment Product, and a total cash reward of up to HKD1,200!

Learn more Online Investment Services Subscription Offer.

Offer 2 – Trading Spread Offer[3]

Currency / Precious Metal Pair
Trading Spread
EUR / USD
USD / JPY
 
GBP / USD
AUD / USD
2 pips
NZD / USD
USD / CAD
 
USD / CHF
USD / CNH
20 pips
XAU / USD
USD 0.80 / oz

Offer 3 – Commission Fee Waiver for Precious Metal Transactions Offer[3]
Terms and Conditions apply to FX Investment Offer.
  1. The Offer is applicable to Prestige Private, Prestige Banking, Preferred Banking and Integrated Account personal customers of Hang Seng Bank Limited who did not subscribe Designated Investment Products from 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024.
  2. Designated Investment Products include Capital Protected Investment Deposit, MaxiInterest Investment Deposit, Certificate of Deposit, Secondary Market Bonds, Structured Products, FX and Precious Metal Margin Trading Services and FX2 - FX and Precious Metal Trading Services.
  3. Applicable to FX and Precious Metal Margin Trading Services and FX2 - FX and Precious Metal Trading Services

Product Features

Looking for an FX investment product with lower risk
Our Capital Protected Investment Deposit, which features a minimum investment amount of as low as HKD5,000 for online subscription, comes with a range of choices for the deposit amount, linked currency and investment tenor, giving you more flexibility in structuring your investment portfolio. Besides, you can enjoy the opportunity to earn a higher potential return plus 100% capital protection at maturity[1].
Potential return of up to 6% p.a.[2]
Online investment amount of as low as HKD5,000
100% Capital protection at maturity[1]
Tenor starts from 1 month
No handling fee or management fee
  1. You could suffer a total loss of your investment amount if the Bank becomes insolvent or defaults on its obligations under this product. Please refer to "Credit risk of the Bank" in the offering document for details.
  2. The relevant interest rate (p.a.), which is provided for reference only, is only applicable to the Capital Protected Investment Deposit of the designated product category, currency pair and tenor.
  3. The offer period of Capital Protected Investment Deposit is 10:00 to 17:00 of each business day.
Want to capture FX trends to meet your foreign currency needs and enjoy potential interest return?
MaxiInterest Investment Deposit, with an online investment threshold of as low as HKD5,000, can allow you to customise your currency pair, initial exchange rate and investment tenor to suit your various investment needs. You can earn potential interest return, and a chance to get the relevant foreign currency at your pre-defined exchange rate[1], upon maturity.
Potential return of up to 12.375% p.a.[2]
Flexible tenor from 1 week to 3 months
Online investment amount of as low as HKD5,000
Potential to exchange linked currency at predefined rate[1]
No handling charge [3]
Illustrative Example

MaxiInterest Investment Deposit
Choose the Deposit Currency and Linked Currency according to the investors' needs
Set the Initial Exchange Rate according to the investors' interest(1)
Compare Initial and Final Exchange Rate to determine the Returns on the Final Exchange Rate fixing Date(2)

Scenario
Returns (Currency to be received)
Linked Currency appreciates relative to Deposit Currency or remains unchanged
Principal + Interest (paid in Deposit Currency)
Scenario 1
Linked Currency appreciates relative to Deposit Currency or remains unchanged
Principal + Interest (paid in Deposit Currency)
Linked Currency depreciates relative to Deposit Currency
Principal + Interest (converted to and paid in the Linked currency at the Initial Exchange Rate)
Scenario 2
Linked Currency depreciates relative to Deposit Currency
Principal + Interest (converted to and paid in the Linked currency at the Initial Exchange Rate)
Remarks:
  1. The Bank shall have absolute discretion to accept or reject the Initial Exchange Rate set by customers.
  2. The Final Exchange Rate Fixing Date is the Maturity Date of the Deposit or such other Business Day as may be determined by the Bank, and the Final Exchange Rate will be determined by the Bank at 10:00 a.m. (Hong Kong Time) on the Final Exchange Rate Fixing Date.
Example1: When Deposit Currency is your home currency
  • Assuming Hong Kong Dollars is your home currency
  • Assuming you take a bullish view on Australian Dollar
  • So that you expect the exchange rate of AUD/HKD to increase(AUD appreciates relative to HKD)
Deposit Currency:
HKD (Home Currency)
Linked Currency:
AUD
Principal Amount:
HKD 100,000
Deposit Period:
1 month (30 days)
Initial Exchange Rate (USD/CNH):
6.8400
Annual Interest Rate:
4.000%
AUD/HKD at Fixing Time
Received Currency & Amount
Scenario 1
Equal to or higher than 6.8400
(i.e. AUD appreciates or remains unchanged relative to HKD)
HKD 100,328.77
Scenario 2
Lower than 6.8400
(i.e. AUD depreciates relative to HKD)
AUD 14,667.95
(paid in AUD by Exchange Rate of 6.84)
Scenario 1
AUD/HKD at Fixing Time Equal to or higher than 6.8400
(i.e. AUD appreciates or remains unchanged relative to HKD)
Received Currency & AmountHKD 100,328.77
Scenario 2
AUD/HKD at Fixing Time Lower than 6.8400
(i.e. AUD depreciates relative to HKD)
Received Currency & AmountAUD 14,667.95
(paid in AUD by Exchange Rate of 6.84)
Example2: When neither Deposit Currency nor Linked Currency are your home currency
  • Assuming both the Deposit Currency US Dollar and Linked Currency Renminbi are not your home currency
  • Assuming you take a bullish view on Renminbi
  • So that you expect the exchange rate of USD/CNH to decrease (CNH appreciates relative to USD)
Deposit Currency:
USD
Linked Currency:
CNY
Home Currency:
HKD
Principal Amount:
USD 100,000 (HKD 776,000, Initial Exchange Rate of USD/HKD 7.7600)
Deposit Period:
1 month (30 days)
Initial Exchange Rate (USD/CNH):
6.2150
Annual Interest Rate:
1.500%
CNH/USD at Fixing Time
Received Currency & Amount
Scenario 1
Equal to or lower than 6.2150
(i.e. CNH appreciates or remains unchanged relative to USD)
USD 100,125.00
Scenario 2
Higher than 6.2150
(i.e. CNH depreciates relative to USD)
CNY 622,276.88
(paid in CNH at the exchange rate of 6.21500)
Scenario 1
CNH/USD at Fixing Time Equal to or lower than 6.2150
(i.e. CNH appreciates or remains unchanged relative to USD)
Received Currency & AmountUSD100,125.00
Scenario 2
CNH/USD at Fixing Time Higher than 6.2150 (i.e. CNH depreciates relative to USD)
Received Currency & AmountCNY622,276.88
(paid in CNH at the exchange rate of 6.21500)
Remarks:
If the Deposit Currency or the Linked Currency is not your home currency, your gain or loss will also be affected by the fluctuation of the exchange rate between the Deposit Currency and your home currency or the Linked Currency and your home currency, depending on which currency you receive as Principal Amount + Interest at maturity. If you receive the Principal Amount + Interest in the Deposit Currency at maturity and the Deposit Currency has depreciated against your home currency, the loss arising from such depreciation may offset or even exceed any potential gain from investing in this product. If you receive the Principal Amount + Interest in the Linked Currency at maturity and the Linked Currency has depreciated against your home currency, the loss arising from such depreciation may offset / exceed any potential gain or increase your potential loss from investing in this product.
  1. You may suffer from loss if the deposit is converted to the linked currency.
  2. This interest rate (p.a.), which is provided for reference only, is for an investment deposit of 1-week tenor in HKD linked to JPY on 28 June 2024. Historical interest rate data may not be indicative of future data, which will be determined based on the prevailing market conditions.
  3. Early withdrawal will incur relevant costs and charges and customers shall be liable for such costs and charges.
Online Investment Amount as low as HKD25,000

Online Investment Amount as low as HKD25,000

Our simplified and comprehensive online trading platform (including Hang Seng Personal e-Banking and the Hang Seng Personal Banking Mobile App) allows you to trade with an online investment amount as low as HKD25,000, empowering you to build your investment portfolio flexibly.

Leveraged Trading

Leveraged Trading

Trade at a leverage ratio up to 15 times to boost your investment amount and enjoy the opportunity for greater capital flexibility6.

較低買賣差價

Relatively Low Trading Spread

FX Margin Trading Spreads are generally around 10% of Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) Exchange Spreads. To check the prices today, please visit Hang Seng Bank website > Investments > Foreign Currency Investments > FX & Precious Metal Margin Trading Services

6Investors are subject to the risk of leveraged trading.
網上投資金額低至港幣25,000元

Online Investment Amount as low as HKD5,000

Our simplified and comprehensive online trading platform (including Hang Seng Personal e-Banking and the Hang Seng Personal Banking Mobile App) allows you to trade with an online investment amount as low as HKD5,000, empowering you to build your investment portfolio flexibly.

彈性買賣部署

Trading Flexibility

From Monday 06:00 a.m. to Saturday 03:30 a.m. (Hong Kong time), you can trade in any pair, in any combinations, of 10 currencies and 1 precious metal.

買升買跌

Long & Short Positions

FX2 allows you to buy (long) and/or sell (short) foreign currency(ies) and precious metal(s) according to the prevailing market situation. This flexibility increases your investment opportunity.

低買賣差價

Low Trading Spread

FX2 offers you the opportunity to trade at a relatively low trading spread compared to telegraphic transfer rates and currency note exchange rates.

Comprehensive Information Support[1]

Hotline to Get in Touch with Seasoned Experts for Professional FX Analyses

  • Our professional investment team headed by Hang Seng's Chief Market Strategist Mr. Mark Wan will take the call to give you professional analyses with unique perspectives, helping you to uncover investment opportunities with their sharp insights and profound experience!

Regular FX Market Investment Forum

  • Hang Seng's Chief Market Strategist Mr. Mark Wan will host regular FX investment forums to share his analyses of and insights into the latest market trends.

Workshop in Small Groups

  • Allow you to learn about Hang Seng's trading platform and different aspects of FX margin trading.

Latest Market Info
  1. This information provided by the Bank is for general information and reference only, and does not constitute, nor is it intended to be, nor should it be construed as any professional advice, offer, solicitation, or recommendation to deal in any investments. Please refer to the full disclaimer in the relevant information.

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Before subscription for our various types of investment products, you can find out more about your risk appetite to better plan your investment ahead by completing or updating your Risk Profiling Questionnaire now.
Before subscription for our various types of investment products, you can find out more about your risk appetite to better plan your investment ahead by completing or updating your Risk Profiling Questionnaire now.
Before subscription for our various types of investment products, you can find out more about your risk appetite to better plan your investment ahead by completing or updating your Risk Profiling Questionnaire now.
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