HKEx's Secure Online Trading Service

Since February 2001, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ('HKEx') has offered secure Internet trading services with the application of a digital certificate.

By using a digital certificate issued by a recognised certification authority such as Hongkong Post, investors are able to place orders through HKEx's Online Trading Service securely and directly to their brokers' trading systems over the Internet. In addition to order placement, HKEx's Online Trading Service allows investors to conduct order modification, cancellation or enquiry. Transaction details will also be provided automatically via e-mail once the trade has been completed.

The service can be accessed through the investment service centre on HKEx web site.

HKEx's Investor Account Service

Since October 2000, Hongkong Clearing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has introduced an Internet access facility into CCASS with the application of a digital certificate issued by Hongkong Post. Investor Participants will be able to access the Investor Account Service via the HKEx website or via a direct link (https://ip.ccass.com). The Internet access facility will allow Investor Participants to obtain statements, view circulars, affirm Investor Settlement Instructions, check account balances, or participate in corporate activities in the comfort of their homes or anywhere in the world using Internet.

Internet Securities by ICBC (Asia)

e-Cert enables users of ICBC (Asia) e-Securities Services to conduct a wide range of online securities services in a safe and convenient way. The online services include security trading, order status enquiry and amendment, securities account information enquiry, stock price alert, quote and market information enquiry.