China First Capital Group Limited (“CFCG”) announces that First Capital Securities Limited (“First Capital Securities”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has been licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) for Type 1 (Securities Trading) regulated activities.

First Capital Securities is committed to providing services to both institutional and individual investors from mainland China and Hong Kong. Licensed for Type 1 regulated activities, First Capital Securities is able to offer to customers with comprehensive securities trading services including stock trading and brokerage services, bonds trading, mutual funds and unit trust funds trading services as well as securities placing.

That marks another milestone for the Group after the acquisition of First Capital Financial Limited (First Capital Financial), which is licensed by the SFC for Type 1 (securities trading), Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities. First Capital Financial is able to provide individual clients with customised investment solutions, discretionary accounts management, investment consultancy and wealth management services, and can also carry out various strategic investments for private investment funds.

CFCG has a formidable high-end clientele as well as an extensive fund investor network. First Capital Securities, First Capital Financial, First Capital Finance Limited, First Capital Properties Limited and First Capital International Limited together boast synergies and in concert provide one-stop and all round financial services to customers. Services from investment and financing for corporations to asset management, overseas financial services and property agency services for high net worth individuals can all be conducted on CFCG’s platform. Going forward, the Group will expand its integrated financial service business so as to maximise returns to shareholders.