HSBC appointed securities services provider for HK ESG ETF
October 15, 2020

HSBC has been appointed as the full securities services provider by Haitong International Asset Management (HK) Limited for Haitong MSCI China A ESG ETF, the first broad-based environmental, social and governance exchange-traded fund listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The new ETF tracks the MSCI China A ESG Universal Index, and offers exposure to China A-shares with a robust environmental, social and governance profile including clean energy, electric vehicles, and consumer-oriented good and services.

"We are pleased to support Haitong International in launching this pioneering ETF and at the same time provide investors with more channels to support sustainable finance," said Patrick Wong, Head of China Business Development and Client Management, Securities Service at HSBC.

"This new ETF further strengthens our commitment to ESG and the development of the ETF market in the region."

Dr Yang Jianxin, Head and Chief Investment Officer of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd, said: "The launch of this ESG-themed ETF further positions us to be one of the most innovative players.

"We appreciate the continuous support from HSBC and their outstanding professional custodian services, which enabled us to bring more exciting products to global investors."





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HSBC has been appointed as the full securities services provider by Haitong International Asset Management (HK) Limited for Haitong MSCI China A ESG ETF, the first broad-based environmental, social and governance exchange-traded fund listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The new ETF tracks the MSCI China A ESG Universal Index, and offers exposure to China A-shares with a robust environmental, social and governance profile including clean energy, electric vehicles, and consumer-oriented good and services.

"We are pleased to support Haitong International in launching this pioneering ETF and at the same time provide investors with more channels to support sustainable finance," said Patrick Wong, Head of China Business Development and Client Management, Securities Service at HSBC.

"This new ETF further strengthens our commitment to ESG and the development of the ETF market in the region."

Dr Yang Jianxin, Head and Chief Investment Officer of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd, said: "The launch of this ESG-themed ETF further positions us to be one of the most innovative players.

"We appreciate the continuous support from HSBC and their outstanding professional custodian services, which enabled us to bring more exciting products to global investors."



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