Important Facts. Currency Linked Deposit Mar 2015

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1 Important Facts Currency Linked Deposit Mar 2015 Important tice: This is a structured product involving derivatives. The investment decision is yours but you should not invest in currency linked deposit 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. Investing in structured investment product is not the same as investing in the reference assets. This structured investment product is not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund. This is a structured investment product which is NOT protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong. This product is NOT principal protected. This document has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. You are advised to exercise caution before investing in this product. If you are in any doubt, you should obtain independent professional advice. If English is not your preferred language, you may request for the Chinese version of this statement from our Relationship Managers. 倘 若 英 文 並 非 閣 下 屬 意 的 語 言, 閣 下 可 向 本 行 的 客 戶 經 理 索 取 本 概 要 的 中 文 版 本 Quick facts Bank: Product type: Minimum deposit: Deposit duration: Available deposit currency*: Available linked currency*: Conversion rate: Interest rate: Interest payment date: Principal protection at maturity: Callable by the Bank: Early termination right by the customer: Embedded derivatives: Maximum potential gain: Maximum potential loss: Fees: Wing Lung Bank Limited Currency Linked Deposit ( CLD ) HKD 40,000 (or its equivalent)# 1 week 6 months HKD, USD, AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, NZD, CHF, SGD, RMB and JPY (excluding USD/ HKD) HKD, USD, AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, NZD, CHF, SGD, RMB and JPY (excluding USD/ HKD) To be agreed, subject to market conditions Please refer to Instruction Form for details Maturity Date Yes (customer selling a put option over the Linked Currency) Predetermined interest rate as agreed between the Bank and the customer 100% of deposit amount The Bank may receive profit for this transaction which, together with any operating or administrative costs it may incur in this transaction, will be subsumed in the amount of offering price or bid/offer spread. # Only applicable to USD/HKD linked to other currencies, not applicable to cross currency and specific currency pairs, please contact our relationship managers for details. * For other currency combinations, please contact our relationship managers for details. Currency Linked Deposit Important Facts 1/5

2 What is this product and how does it work? What is CLD? Combining time deposit with currency option (derivatives), CLD is a structured deposit where you can enjoy both time deposit interest and enhanced interest derived from the currency option, offering you with higher interest returns. How does it work? On Transaction Date, you need to select the deposit currency, linked currency, deposit duration, conversion rate and deposit amount, and agree the interest rate with the Bank. The deposit amount will be frozen at your settlement account. On Fixing Date the Bank will determine, with reference to the exchange rate at Hong Kong Time 2:00pm ( Fixing Rate ), whether maturity amount will be paid in deposit currency or linked currency on Maturity Date by comparing the Conversion Rate and Fixing Rate: (i) If linked currency appreciates or remains the same against the deposit currency, maturity amount will be paid in deposit currency; (ii) If linked currency depreciates against the deposit currency on Fixing Date, maturity amount will be paid in linked currency. On Maturity Date (in general 1 business day after Fixing Date), the maturity amount (equal to the sum of deposit amount and the enhanced interest) will be paid. Maturity Amount Deposit Amount Deposit Amount Deposit Currency + Option + = + Or Premium Time Deposit Enhanced Linked Currency Interest Interest The maximum gain in investing CLD is the pre-agreed interest rate. In the worst-case scenario, you will lose your entire deposit amount. Please see below the scenario analysis for details. What are the key risks? t a time deposit CLD is NOT equivalent to, nor should it be treated as a substitute for, time deposit. It is NOT a protected deposit and is NOT protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong. Derivatives risk CLD is embedded with currency option(s). 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 your loss could be substantial. Limited potential gain The maximum potential gain is limited to the pre-determined interest rate. Maximum potential loss CLD is not principal protected: you could lose all of your deposit amount. t the same as buying the linked currency Investing in CLD is not the same as buying the linked currency directly. Market risk The return of CLD is linked to the exchange rates of the deposit currency against the linked currency. Movements in exchange rates can be unpredictable, sudden and drastic, and affected by complex political and economic factors. Liquidity risk CLD is designed to be held till maturity. You do not have the right to request early termination of CLD before maturity. Credit risk of the Bank CLD is not secured by any collateral. When you invest in this product, you will be relying on the Bank s creditworthiness. If the Bank becomes insolvent or defaults on its obligations under this product, you can only claim as an unsecured creditor of the Bank. In the worst Currency Linked Deposit Important Facts 2/5

3 case, you could suffer a total loss of your deposit amount. Currency risk If the Deposit Currency and/or Linked Currency is not in your home currency, and you choose to convert it back to your home currency upon maturity, you may make a gain or loss due to exchange rate fluctuations. Risks relating to RMB RMB exchange rate and/or interest rate relevant to this product refer to offshore RMB (CNH). You should note that the value of RMB against other foreign currencies fluctuates and will be affected by, amongst other things, the PRC government s control (for example, the PRC government regulates conversion between RMB and foreign currencies), which may adversely affect your return under this product when you convert RMB into your home currency. Risks of early termination by the Bank The Bank has the right (but not the obligation) to terminate this product early upon occurrence of certain events. If this product is terminated by the Bank early, you may suffer a substantial loss under this product. See Can the Bank adjust the terms or early terminate this product? below. What are the key features? Embedded put option - CLD is a structured deposit which has an embedded put option over the linked currency. By investing in a CLD: (i) you are selling a put option over the linked currency to the Bank; and (ii) you will receive an option premium in return which forms part of the enhanced interest. Currency choices & deposit duration - Major currency combinations of HKD or USD with major currencies including AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, NZD, CHF, SGD, RMB, and JPY and cross currency pairs are available, coupled with deposit duration from 1 week to 6 months to suit your investment objective. Deposit amount & interest rate You need to select the deposit currency, linked currency, deposit duration, conversion rate and deposit amount, and agree the interest rate with the Bank. The minimum deposit amount is HKD40,000 or its equivalent. Early termination You do not have a right to request early termination of this product before maturity. Call feature - CLD is not callable. You must hold the CLD until maturity. Scenario analysis Illustrative Example Deposit Currency Linked Currency Deposit Date HKD AUD 28 Aug, 20xx Fixing Date 28 Sep, 20xx (Hong Kong Time 14:00) Maturity Date Deposit Duration 29 Sep, 20xx 32 days Spot Rate AUD/HKD Conversion Rate AUD/HKD Interest Rate (%p.a.) 13.52% Deposit Amount HKD100,000 Currency Linked Deposit Important Facts 3/5

4 Return Example Scenarios Fixing Rate Conversion Maturity Amount Net Return Rate Scenario 1- Best case scenario AUD strengthens against HKD or remains unchanged Scenario 2- Breakeven AUD weakens against HKD Scenario 3- Worst case scenario AUD becomes valueless Scenario 4- The Bank becomes insolvent or defaults on its obligations Rate Gain / Loss HKD101, # HKD 1, AUD14,750.05* (HKD 100, equivalent^) AUD14, (HKD 0.00 equivalent) HKD HKD 100, (%p.a.) Gain 13.52% Breakeven 0.00% Total Loss Assuming that the Bank becomes insolvent during the tenor of this product or defaults on its obligations under this product, you can only claim as its unsecured creditor. You may get nothing back and suffer a total loss of your deposit amount. # Deposit amount + (deposit amount X interest rate X deposit duration / day count basis) = HKD100,000 + (HKD100,000 X 13.52% X 32 days / 365 days) = HKD 101, * [Deposit amount + (deposit amount X interest rate X deposit duration / day count basis)] / conversion rate = [HKD100,000 + (HKD100,000 X 13.52% X 32 days / 365 days)] / = AUD14, ^ HKD equivalent = maturity amount X fixing rate Diagram - Return Example Analysis Return Rate (% p.a.) 13.52% Gain 0% Loss Fixing Rate (AUD/ HKD) (Breakeven) (Conversion Rate) te: The above diagram is for reference only and the scale of the diagram is not in proportion. The actual performance of the product may differ from the examples shown. Currency Linked Deposit Important Facts 4/5

5 How can you buy this product? You can subscribe this product by visiting any of our branches with Investment Services Zone or by calling us on Choose the deposit currency, the linked currency, the conversion rate and the deposit duration. We will then quote the interest rate. Pre-Investment Cooling-off Period for retail customers Pre-Investment Cooling-off Period (PICOP) is applicable to each particular dealing of this product if you are one of the following retail customer types: (1) An elderly customer aged 65 or above, unless you are not a first-time buyer of currency-linked structured investment products AND your asset concentration 1 is below 20% AND you opt out from the PICOP arrangement; or (2) A non-elderly customer who is a first time buyer of currency-linked structured investment products AND your asset concentration is 20% or above. 1 For the purpose of determining whether PICOP is applicable, asset concentration refers to the percentage of total Asset Under Management (AUM) (including deposit, wealth management products, and securities, excluding real estate properties) to be invested in this product. Can the Bank adjust the terms or early terminate this product? The imposition of exchange controls, events of default, force majeure or any other events may trigger adjustment to, or early termination of Currency Linked Deposit. Such adjustments or early termination events may negatively affect your return or loss under this product. te: The above examples shown are for reference only and shall not constitute any representation or warranty by the Bank in respect of any possible gain or loss. Risk Disclosure Statement: The above information does not constitute and should not be regarded as any recommendation, offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any investment products. The Bank makes no guarantee, representation or warranty and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Investment involves risk and the price of investment products may fluctuate or even become worthless. Past record is not an indicator of future performance. Losses may be incurred rather than making a profit as a result of investment. The Bank is not acting as a fiduciary for or an advisor to you in respect of these transactions. You should carefully and independently consider whether the investment products are suitable for you in light of your own investment experience, objectives, financial position and risk profile. Independent professional advice should be obtained if necessary. Please read the relevant terms and conditions together with the risk disclosure statements in the Master Conditions before making any investment decisions. The above mentioned investment product is not principal-protected. [In the event of any inconsistency between the English and Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.] Currency Linked Deposit Important Facts 5/5