1 July 2015

BOCHK welcomes the launch of Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds and actively prepares for the launch of related investment services

Bank of China (Hong Kong) ("BOCHK") welcomes the launch of the Mainland-Hong Kong
Mutual Recognition of Funds.
Mr Yue Yi, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of BOCHK, said, "The Mutual Recognition of Funds is another milestone in the mutual access to the capital markets between the Mainland and Hong Kong following the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect. We believe that this move not only broadens the cross-border investment channels for the customers of both places with a wider selection of funds, but also enhances the competitiveness of the respective fund markets and facilitates Hong Kong's development into an asset management hub in Asia. In addition, the increasing two-way flow of funds and the growing suite of offshore RMB investment products will further reinforce the leading position of Hong Kong as an offshore RMB business centre. Leveraging the extensive networks and comprehensive range of products in both markets, the Bank of China Group is ready to capture the new development opportunities. We are committed to providing customers with more diversified and professional investment and financial services."
Upon the announcement of the Mutual Recognition of Funds, BOCHK has promptly joined hands with our parent bank, Bank of China ("BOC"), to fully prepare for the provision of all- round fund investment services for customers. In cooperation with BOCHK Asset Management under the Group and Bank of China Investment Management under BOC, we have selected a number of eligible funds, including the Mainland funds with growth potential for local customers and those launched in Hong Kong with unique features for the Mainland customers. To keep local customers abreast of the market information relating to the Mainland funds and help them grasp investment opportunities, an education webpage has been launched with a series of upcoming customer seminars. Simply by visiting the Mutual Recognition of Funds Education Corner at BOCHK's website www.bochk.com, customers can enjoy a comprehensive
overview of the scheme.

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As the market leader in the RMB business in Hong Kong, BOCHK provides an array of RMB investment services to customers through a strong professional team with sound knowledge in the Hong Kong and the Mainland markets. The services include A shares trading and margin services, direct RMB exchange against other currencies as well as RMB Currency Linked Investment and the like. BOCHK also took the lead in distributing the funds under the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors ("RQFII") Scheme and is now one of the largest distributors of RQFII funds in Hong Kong.
In recognition of its outstanding performance since its establishment in Hong Kong in 2010, BOCHK Asset Management has been granted a number of industry awards. In 2014, it was named the Best RMB Manager in Hong Kong and presented with the Best RMB Bonds, Offshore (Three Years) Award by Asia Asset Management. It also received the RMB Fixed Income Mutual Fund: Best-in-Class Award by Benchmark. As for Bank of China Investment Management, it was set up in Shanghai in 2004. As at the end of 2014, the company managed
44 publicly offered funds and the asset under its management was up to RMB160.9 billion. Its achievements have earned it recognition as one of the Top Ten Golden Bull Fund Management Companies by China Securities Journal, the Golden Fund TOP Company by Shanghai Securities News and the Star Fund Company with Five Years of Sustained Performance by Securities Times in 2014 and 2015. All of these accolades recognise the edges of the two companies in investment management, their innovative business strategies and capabilities in exploring investment opportunities to help enhance customers' potential returns.
For details of BOCHK's services, please call the Customer Service Hotline at (852) 3988 2388 or visit www.bochk.com. Investment involves risks. Please refer to the offering documents for details of the risks of the Mutual Recognition of Funds and each of the related fund products.
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About Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK") is a leading listed commercial banking group in Hong Kong. With over 260 branches, more than 610 ATMs and other distribution channels in Hong Kong, BOCHK and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of financial products and services to personal and corporate customers. BOCHK is one of the three note issuing banks in Hong Kong and also the Clearing Bank for Renminbi business in Hong Kong. In addition, the BOCHK Group (comprising BOCHK, Nanyang Commercial Bank and Chiyu Banking Corporation) and its subsidiaries have

42 branches and sub-branches in the Mainland of China to provide cross-border banking services to customers in Hong Kong and the Mainland.

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited, BOCHK's holding company, began trading on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 25 July 2002, with stock code "2388", ADR OTC Symbol

"BHKLY".

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