Abstract:BOCI, an international arm of Bank of China, offers global reach and diverse financial services. It's regulated but has high-end service fees. Worth exploring.
BOCI Review Summary | |
Founded | 2002-03-25 |
Registered Country/Region | Hong Kong |
Regulation | Regulated |
Finance Servies | Commodities, Insurance, Stocks, Funds, Bonds, Stock Issuance, Bond Issuance, Mergers, Acquisitions, Restructuring, etc. |
Customer Support (24/7) | Telephone: (852) 3988 6000 |
Fax: (852) 2147 9065 | |
E-mail: info@bocigroup.com |
Bank of China International Holdings Limited (referred to as “BOCI”) has its headquarters in Hong Kong. It has 45 subsidiaries worldwide and has business institutions in major international financial centers such as London, Hong Kong, Singapore, as well as in central cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. It provides clients with full-fledged and global investment banking products and services, including stock issuance, mergers and acquisitions, bond issuance, fixed income, private banking, direct investment, global commodities, asset management, equity derivative products, leveraged and structured financing, etc.
Pros | Cons |
Regulated | The high threshold for some services (high-end services and products) |
Relying on the Bank of China | Complex fees |
Various financial services | |
Cross-border financial services |
BOCI is a legitimate and compliant financial institution. As an important member of the Bank of China, its establishment and operation are subject to strict financial supervision. The Hong Kong Regulatory Authority regulates BOCI Commodities & Futures Limited, and the license number is AAJ737.
At Bank of China International, there is a wide variety of trading products. In the field of corporate finance, clients can participate in businesses such as stock issuance, bond issuance, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. In terms of personal finance, it is possible to conduct various asset allocations related to investment services for high-end clients, such as investments in products like stocks, funds, bonds, and insurance. In addition, it also involves global commodity trading, including commodities such as energy, base metals, precious metals, and agricultural products, as well as trading of stock derivative products etc.
Finance Servies | Supported |
Commodities | ✔ |
Insurance | ✔ |
Stocks | ✔ |
Funds | ✔ |
Bonds | ✔ |
Stock Issuance | ✔ |
Bond Issuance | ✔ |
Mergers | ✔ |
Acquisitions | ✔ |
Restructuring | ✔ |
In terms of fund custody and withdrawal, clients can make deposit operations through various methods such as bank transfer and electronic payment. The withdrawal process is standardized. After clients submit a withdrawal application, and upon review, the funds will be promptly returned to the customers' designated accounts. It also meets the capital needs of customers for international investments.
BOCI provides clients with Copy Trading services. Clients can choose to follow experienced and high-performing investment experts on the platform to conduct transactions.
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