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Terms of Use

This section contains the terms of use of this website ('Terms'). By accessing this website and any of its pages, you are agreeing to these Terms.


Important Risk Warning

This structured product is a not-collateralised. The standard warrants ('Standard Warrants') and/or callable bull/bear contracts ('CBBCs') are non-collateralised structured products involving derivatives ('Structured Products') and are complex products. Investors should exercise caution in relation to them. Do not invest in them unless you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with them. The price of the Structured Products may fall in value as rapidly as it may rise and investors may sustain a total or substantial loss of their investment. Prospective investors should ensure that they understand the nature and risks and seek professional advice where applicable.


Trading structured products with United States (US) underlying index may be exposed to additional risks, including:


(i)Risks relating to difference in trading days and hours

The US underlying index level is calculated and published during the trading hours of the respective index exchange. The US index futures contracts are traded on the respective index futures exchange. The trading days and hours of the index exchange and the index futures exchange (based on Hong Kong time) are different from that of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. In assessing the price of the structured products, you should be aware of the differences in the time zone and the actual trading days and hours of the relevant exchanges in Hong Kong and the United States. For example, the underlying index level may be volatile during a period which the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong is not open for trading of the structured products.


(ii)Less public information about the US underlying index and such information may not be available in Chinese

There may be less publicly available information about the US underlying index than those about Hong Kong indices and some of that information may not be available in Chinese. If you do not understand any such information, you should obtain independent advice.


(iii)Political and economic risks relating to the US underlying index

The US underlying index level may be subject to political, economic, financial and social factors that apply in those geographical regions (such as the United States), which may differ favourably or unfavourably from those factors that apply to Hong Kong. Moreover, foreign economies may also differ favourably or unfavourably from the Hong Kong economy in important respects such as, including but not limited to, growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources and self-sufficiency.


(iv)Exchange rate risks

As the trading price of the constituent stocks comprising the US underlying index is quoted in United States Dollars (“US$”) but the structured products will be settled in Hong Kong Dollars (“HK$”), there will be an exchange rate risk when we convert US$ into HK$ in the calculation of the cash settlement amount.


(v)Possible delay in settlement

The valuation date could be postponed if such day is not the day on which the index futures contracts expire on the respective index futures exchange. Such postponement will in turn result in a delay for settlement of the structured products accordingly.


(vi)Publication of US index level when component shares are not trading

The index compiler may publish the index level at a time when one or more shares comprising the index are not trading. In such case, the index level may be calculated by the index compiler by reference to the remaining shares comprising the index. This may have an unforeseen adverse impact on the value of your investment.


(vii) Occurrence of Mandatory Call Event for US Index CBBCs outside trading hours

US Index CBBCs linked to overseas underlying assets may be called outside the Stock Exchange’s trading hours. In such cases, the US Index CBBCs will be suspended from trading on the Stock Exchange in the next trading session or soon after the issuer has notified the Stock Exchange about the occurrence of the Mandatory Call Event. There will be no automatic suspension of the US Index CBBCs by the trading systems of the Stock Exchange’s securities market upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Call Event. For Category R US Index CBBCs, valuation of the residual value will be determined on the valuation day according to the terms and conditions as set out in accordance with the relevant listing documents.



DJI

The “Dow Jones Industrial Average Index” is a product of the S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”), and has been licensed for use by the Issuer (“Licensee”). Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by the Licensee. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Warrants and CBBCs (collectively, the “Products”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, any of their respective affiliates (collectively, “S&P Dow Jones Indices”). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Product(s) or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Product(s) particularly or the ability of the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index to track general market performance. Past performance of an index is not an indication or guarantee of future results. S&P Dow Jones Indices’ only relationship to the Licensee with respect to the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index is the licensing of the Index and certain trademarks, service marks and/or trade names of S&P Dow Jones Indices and/or its licensors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index is determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to the Licensee or the Product(s). S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation to take the needs of the Licensee or the owners of the Product(s) into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices, and amount of the Product(s) or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Product(s) or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Product(s) are to be converted into cash, surrendered or redeemed, as the case may be. S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Product(s). There is no assurance that investment products based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment or tax advisor. A tax advisor should be consulted to evaluate the impact of any tax-exempt securities on portfolios and the tax consequences of making any particular investment decision. Inclusion of a security within an index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice. S&P DOW JONES INDICES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE INDEX OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO OR ANY COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORAL OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS) WITH RESPECT THERETO. S&P DOW JONES INDICES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR DELAYS THEREIN. S&P DOW JONES INDICES MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE LICENSEE, OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT(S), OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE INDEX OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WHATSOEVER SHALL S&P DOW JONES INDICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES, LOST TIME OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P DOW JONES INDICES AND THE LICENSEE, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF S&P DOW JONES INDICES.



NASDAQ

Nasdaq®, NASDAQ Stock Market® and NASDAQ-100® Index are registered trademarks of Nasdaq, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the “Nasdaq Corporation”). The Warrants and CBBCs (collectively, the “Products”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Nasdaq Corporation. The Nasdaq Corporation has not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of descriptions and disclosures relating to, the Product(s). The Nasdaq Corporation makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, to the owners of the Product(s) or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Product(s) particularly, or the ability of the Index to track general stock market performance. The Nasdaq Corporation’s only relationship to the Issuer (the “Licensee”) is in the licensing of the Nasdaq® and certain trade names of the Nasdaq Corporation and the use of the Index which is determined, composed and calculated by the Nasdaq Corporation without regard to the Licensee or the Product(s). The Nasdaq Corporation has no obligation to take the needs of the Licensee or the owners of the Product(s) into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Index. The Nasdaq Corporation is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Product(s) to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Product(s) are to be converted into cash. The Nasdaq Corporation has no liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Product(s). THE NASDAQ CORPORATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR UNINTERRUPTED CALCULATION OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE NASDAQ CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE LICENSEE, OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT(S)OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE NASDAQ CORPORATION MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE NASDAQ CORPORATION HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.


Issuer's Risk

You rely on creditworthiness of the Structured Products' issuer. The product is subject to both the actual and perceived measures of the credit worthiness of its issuer and there is no assurance of protection against a default by its issuer in respect of its payment obligations. If the issuer is insolvent or defaults, investors may not recover part or all of the amount due (if any).


Information/Access

Unless otherwise stated, the information on this website, which is established, operated and/or maintained by or on behalf of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (the 'Bank' or 'HSBC'), has been prepared for the supply of financial, market or other information and data ('Information') to residents of Hong Kong ('HK Residents'). Information contained in this website must not be relied or acted upon by persons who are not HK Residents. If you are not a HK Resident and access this website, you may be in breach of laws applicable to you. The Bank and all HSBC Group companies expressly disclaim all and any responsibility if you access this website and are not a HK Resident. 'HSBC Group company' means HSBC Holdings plc and any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.


No professional advice, advising on securities or fiduciary relationship

Market information contained in these pages are not intended to provide professional advice nor is HSBC, in providing such market information, intended to be advising on securities (as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ('HKSAR')). As such, market information should not be relied upon in that regard. Persons accessing these pages are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary. No consideration has been given to the particular investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. HSBC Group companies and/or their affiliates assume no fiduciary responsibility or liability for any consequences, financial or otherwise, arising from the subscription or purchase of Structured Products and/or other investments or products mentioned herein.


No offer

Market information is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any Structured Products and/or other investments or products. Unless governing law permits otherwise, you must contact a member of an HSBC Group companies in your home jurisdiction if you wish to use HSBC Group companies' services in effecting a transaction in any investments mentioned on this site.


Prices and valuation

Market information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable but which has not been independently verified. No guarantee, representation or warranty is made and no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness is accepted. Please note that any prices or levels contained in these pages are indicative and may vary in accordance with changes in market conditions. No liability is accepted whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this market information. Expressions of opinion are those of HSBC only and HSBC maintains the right to delete or modify information on this website without prior notice.


Disclosure of interests

HSBC Group companies and/or their officers, directors and employees may own or have positions in any securities mentioned on this site (or in any related investment) and may from time to time add to or dispose of any such securities (or investment). HSBC may sell securities to or buy them from customers on a principal basis and may also perform or seek to perform investment banking or underwriting services for or relating to those companies. Brokerage fees may be earned by members of the HSBC Group companies in respect of any business transacted by them in all or any of the Structured Products, securities and/or instruments referred to on this site.

HSBC Group companies may act as market maker or have assumed an underwriting commitment in the Structured Products and other securities discussed on this site (or in any related investment).


Liability

You further undertake to unconditionally and irrevocably indemnify and keep indemnified all HSBC Group companies against all actions, claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs (including on a solicitor client basis) and expenses of whatever nature and howsoever occurring arising directly or indirectly from or in connection with any breach by you of these Terms and/or any undertakings given by you.


Historical data/Potential for loss/Liquidity

Illustration of performance or data of past performance of any Structured Products and/or other investments whether contained in this website or otherwise is not indicative of and does not represent a guarantee of any future performance.


Base Listing Document and Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Document

Investors are warned that the prices of the Structured Products may fall in value as rapidly as it may rise and holders may sustain a total or substantial loss of their investment. CBBCs have a mandatory call feature and may therefore be subject to early termination, upon which (i) investors in category N CBBCs will lose all of their investments in the CBBCs; and (ii) the residual value of category R CBBCs may be zero.

You should ensure you understand the nature of the Structured Products and carefully study the full details and risk factors set out in the Base Listing Document and the relevant Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Document and, where necessary, seek professional advice before you invest in the Structured Products. The Base Listing Document and the relevant Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Document may be obtained during usual business hours on any weekday (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted) at the offices of HSBC at HSBC Main Building, 1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong. Before purchasing the Structured Products you should ensure that you fully understand the potential risks and rewards and independently determine that they are appropriate for you given your objectives, experience, financial and operational resources and other relevant circumstances. Investors should note that HSBC issues or holds the above-mentioned Structured Products, and HSBC acting through its appointed liquidity provider may be the only market participant in the Structured Products and therefore the secondary market for the Structured Products may be limited. HSBC is not the ultimate holding company of the group to which HSBC belongs and with which the name of HSBC is identified. The ultimate holding company of the group to which HSBC belongs is HSBC Holdings plc.

Please also read the disclaimer for Structured Products with indices or exchange-traded funds as the underlying asset, contained in the relevant Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Documents.

Structured Products are offered solely on the basis of the terms and conditions and the information contained in the relevant Base Listing Document, the relevant Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Document and any supplement to it produced by the relevant issuer. The offering of Structured Products and other products and investments described on this site may, in certain jurisdictions, be restricted by law. Potential investors must inform themselves of and observe all such restrictions.


No verification

The information contained herein is derived from sources we believe to be reliable, but which we have not independently verified. HSBC makes no representation or warranty (express or implied) of any nature nor accepts responsibility of any kind with respect to the completeness, timeliness or accuracy of any information, projection, representation or warranty (expressed or implied) in, or omission from, this website. No liability is accepted whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of any information in this website. Any examples given are for the purposes of illustration only.


No liability

No liability is accepted whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this website.


Promotion programmes with brokers

In respect of the Structured Products, HSBC or any of its affiliates may from time to time implement promotion programmes with a selected number of brokers or banks within a selected period of time. Under such programmes, retail investors may be offered a partial or total commission rebate or other forms of incentives in connection with certain Structured Products issued by HSBC.


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None of HSBC or any member of the HSBC Group companies or any information provider of Structured Products represents that the software or materials or the market information is free from virus or other destructive features which may adversely affect your hardware, software or equipment.


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Downloading

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To solve the abovementioned issue, please follow the steps to open the NVDA Symbol Pronunciation dialog. In the Symbols listview, locate the item named Decimal Point, then move to the Replacement edit field and enter a suitable description or character, e.g. 'decimal point'. Thereafter NVDA should announce the symbol correctly.


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By accessing these webpages, you are deemed to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the HKSAR; however, these terms and conditions may be enforced in the courts of any competent jurisdiction.


Inconsistencies

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Disclaimer

This information (including any indicative terms) has been issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (“HSBC” or the “Issuer”) for general information purposes only. The Structured Products herein are non-collateralised products. This document does not constitute an offer or solicitation for, or advice as to any purchase or sale of Structured Products. The Issuer is not the ultimate holding company of the group to which the Issuer belongs and with which the Issuer's name is identified. The ultimate holding company of the group to which the Issuer belongs is HSBC Holdings plc. HSBC Holdings plc and its subsidiaries (the “HSBC Group”) and/or their officers, directors and employees may have long or short positions in any securities, including the underlying, mentioned in this document. HSBC Group companies may sell securities to or buy them on a principal basis and may earn brokerage fees in respect of any business transacted by them in any of the Structured Products mentioned herein. Structured products are complex products. Investors should exercise caution in relation to them. Do not invest in them unless you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with them. Investors are warned that the price of the Structured Products may fall in value as rapidly as it may rise and investors may sustain a total or substantial loss of their investment. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. This information does not disclose all relevant risks arising from and material terms in relation to the trading of Structured Product(s) mentioned herein. Suitability should be duly considered by investors before trading in such Structured Products. Investors should ensure you understand the nature of the Structured Products and carefully study the risk factors set out in the Base Listing Document and the relevant Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Document and, where necessary, seek professional advice before you invest in the Structured Products. The Base Listing Document and the relevant Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Document may be obtained during usual business hours on any weekday (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted) at the offices of the Issuer at HSBC Main Building, 1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong. Before purchasing the Structured Products you should ensure that you fully understand the potential risks and rewards and independently determine that they are appropriate for you given your objectives, experience, financial and operational resources and other relevant circumstances. HSBC Securities Brokers (Asia) Limited is the liquidity provider of the Structured Products issued by HSBC and may conduct market making activity in respect of the Structured Products mentioned herein. Investors should note that HSBC acting through its appointed liquidity provider may be the only market participant in the Structured Products and therefore the secondary market for the Structured Products may be limited. Market information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable but which has not been independently verified. No guarantee, representation or warranty is made and no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness is accepted. Please note that any prices or levels contained in these pages are indicative only and may vary in accordance with changes in market conditions. No liability is accepted whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this market information or the use of this website. Expressions of opinion are those of HSBC only and are subject to change without notice. In respect of the Structured Products, HSBC or any of its affiliates may from time to time implement promotion programmes, including commission rebates or other form of incentives, with a selected number of intermediaries. CBBC have a mandatory call feature and may therefore be subject to early termination, upon which (i) investors in category N CBBC will lose all of their investments in the CBBC; and (ii) the residual value of category R CBBC may be zero.

Please read the disclaimers in relation to the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and the relevant exchange-traded funds in the relevant Launch Announcement and Supplemental Listing Documents.



Trading structured products with United States (US) underlying index may be exposed to additional risks, including:


(i)Risks relating to difference in trading days and hours

The US underlying index level is calculated and published during the trading hours of the respective index exchange. The US index futures contracts are traded on the respective index futures exchange. The trading days and hours of the index exchange and the index futures exchange (based on Hong Kong time) are different from that of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. In assessing the price of the structured products, you should be aware of the differences in the time zone and the actual trading days and hours of the relevant exchanges in Hong Kong and the United States. For example, the underlying index level may be volatile during a period which the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong is not open for trading of the structured products.


(ii)Less public information about the US underlying index and such information may not be available in Chinese

There may be less publicly available information about the US underlying index than those about Hong Kong indices and some of that information may not be available in Chinese. If you do not understand any such information, you should obtain independent advice.


(iii)Political and economic risks relating to the US underlying index

The US underlying index level may be subject to political, economic, financial and social factors that apply in those geographical regions (such as the United States), which may differ favourably or unfavourably from those factors that apply to Hong Kong. Moreover, foreign economies may also differ favourably or unfavourably from the Hong Kong economy in important respects such as, including but not limited to, growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources and self-sufficiency.


(iv)Exchange rate risks

As the trading price of the constituent stocks comprising the US underlying index is quoted in United States Dollars (“US$”) but the structured products will be settled in Hong Kong Dollars (“HK$”), there will be an exchange rate risk when we convert US$ into HK$ in the calculation of the cash settlement amount.


(v)Possible delay in settlement

The valuation date could be postponed if such day is not the day on which the index futures contracts expire on the respective index futures exchange. Such postponement will in turn result in a delay for settlement of the structured products accordingly.


(vi)Publication of US index level when component shares are not trading

The index compiler may publish the index level at a time when one or more shares comprising the index are not trading. In such case, the index level may be calculated by the index compiler by reference to the remaining shares comprising the index. This may have an unforeseen adverse impact on the value of your investment.


(vii) Occurrence of Mandatory Call Event for US Index CBBCs outside trading hours

US Index CBBCs linked to overseas underlying assets may be called outside the Stock Exchange’s trading hours. In such cases, the US Index CBBCs will be suspended from trading on the Stock Exchange in the next trading session or soon after the issuer has notified the Stock Exchange about the occurrence of the Mandatory Call Event. There will be no automatic suspension of the US Index CBBCs by the trading systems of the Stock Exchange’s securities market upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Call Event. For Category R US Index CBBCs, valuation of the residual value will be determined on the valuation day according to the terms and conditions as set out in accordance with the relevant listing documents.



DJI

The “Dow Jones Industrial Average Index” is a product of the S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”), and has been licensed for use by the Issuer (“Licensee”). Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by the Licensee. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Warrants and CBBCs (collectively, the “Products”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, any of their respective affiliates (collectively, “S&P Dow Jones Indices”). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Product(s) or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Product(s) particularly or the ability of the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index to track general market performance. Past performance of an index is not an indication or guarantee of future results. S&P Dow Jones Indices’ only relationship to the Licensee with respect to the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index is the licensing of the Index and certain trademarks, service marks and/or trade names of S&P Dow Jones Indices and/or its licensors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index is determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to the Licensee or the Product(s). S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation to take the needs of the Licensee or the owners of the Product(s) into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices, and amount of the Product(s) or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Product(s) or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Product(s) are to be converted into cash, surrendered or redeemed, as the case may be. S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Product(s). There is no assurance that investment products based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment or tax advisor. A tax advisor should be consulted to evaluate the impact of any tax-exempt securities on portfolios and the tax consequences of making any particular investment decision. Inclusion of a security within an index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice. S&P DOW JONES INDICES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE INDEX OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO OR ANY COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORAL OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS) WITH RESPECT THERETO. S&P DOW JONES INDICES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR DELAYS THEREIN. S&P DOW JONES INDICES MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE LICENSEE, OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT(S), OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE INDEX OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WHATSOEVER SHALL S&P DOW JONES INDICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES, LOST TIME OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P DOW JONES INDICES AND THE LICENSEE, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF S&P DOW JONES INDICES.


NASDAQ

Nasdaq®, NASDAQ Stock Market® and NASDAQ-100® Index are registered trademarks of Nasdaq, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the “Nasdaq Corporation”). The Warrants and CBBCs (collectively, the “Products”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Nasdaq Corporation. The Nasdaq Corporation has not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of descriptions and disclosures relating to, the Product(s). The Nasdaq Corporation makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, to the owners of the Product(s) or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Product(s) particularly, or the ability of the Index to track general stock market performance. The Nasdaq Corporation’s only relationship to the Issuer (the “Licensee”) is in the licensing of the Nasdaq® and certain trade names of the Nasdaq Corporation and the use of the Index which is determined, composed and calculated by the Nasdaq Corporation without regard to the Licensee or the Product(s). The Nasdaq Corporation has no obligation to take the needs of the Licensee or the owners of the Product(s) into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Index. The Nasdaq Corporation is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Product(s) to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Product(s) are to be converted into cash. The Nasdaq Corporation has no liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Product(s). THE NASDAQ CORPORATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR UNINTERRUPTED CALCULATION OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE NASDAQ CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE LICENSEE, OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT(S)OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE NASDAQ CORPORATION MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE NASDAQ CORPORATION HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Important Risk Warning

The structured products are not collateralized. If the issuer is insolvent or defaults, investors may not recover part or all of the amount due.

Structured products are complex products. Investors should exercise caution in relation to them. The price of the structured products may fall in value as rapidly as it may rise and investors may sustain a total or substantial loss of their investment. Prospective investors should ensure that they understand the nature and risks and seek professional advice where applicable. Please also note that CBBCs have a mandatory call feature and may therefore be subject to early termination, upon which (i) investors in category N CBBCs will lose all of their investments in the CBBCs; and (ii) the residual value of category R CBBCs may be zero. Trading structured products with United States (US) underlying index may be exposed to additional risks, including (a) risks relating to difference in trading days and hours, (b) less public information about the index and such information may not be available in Chinese, (c) political and economic risks relating to the index regions (such as the US), (d) exchange rate risks, (e) possible delay in settlement, (f) publication of index level when component shares are not trading, and (g) occurrence of mandatory call event for US index CBBCs outside trading hours. Click here for "Terms of Use".

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