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Frequently Asked Questions
Investments - Investment Funds - Subscription/Redemption/Switching
   
Q: Which funds can I subscribe via Hang Seng Business e-Banking Services?
Q: What is the minimum investment amount?
Q: Which funds can I redeem via Hang Seng Business e-Banking Services?
Q: What is the minimum redemption amount?
Q: When will my order be processed?
Q: Can I still trade the investment funds when the Blackrain Signal or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted?
Q: Why some funds cannot be subscribed online?
Q: Which currency can I use to make subscription?
Q: Can I choose to receive my redemption proceeds in currency other than the denominated currency of the fund?
Q: Is there any cut-off time for fund switching?
Q: How do I know the Bank has accepted my instruction?
Q: Can I amend / cancel my instruction online?
Q: How long can I make enquiries on my transaction history?
Q: Can I access Advanced Switching Services and Monthly Investment Plans for Funds via Hang Seng Business e-Banking

Q: Which funds can I subscribe via Hang Seng Business e-Banking Services?
A: All funds with online offering documents provided by the respective fund houses can be subscribed through our e-Banking Services.
   
Q: What is the minimum investment amount?
A: The minimum investment amount is HKD20,000 or its equivalent.
   
Q: Which funds can I redeem via Hang Seng Business e-Banking Services?
A: All funds under your current fund holdings can be redeemed through our e-Banking Services.
   
Q: What is the minimum redemption amount?
A: The minimum redemption amount is HKD20,000 or its equivalent, subject to a minimum holding requirement of HKD20,000 or its equivalent. If the remaining value of your fund holdings falls below the minimum holding requirement of the respective funds, you have to reduce your redemption amount or redeem all the holding units of the fund.
   
Q: When will my order be processed?
A: If we receive your order before respective investment fund's cut-off time, the order will be processed on the same day. However, if we receive your order after cut-off time, the Bank will provide the Fund Manager of the respective funds with all investment funds orders received after the cut-off time on the next business day for further processing. Please visit www.hangseng.com or contact our staff for details on the cut-off times prescribed by the Bank for receipt of subscription applications for different Funds.
   
Q: Can I still trade the investment funds when the Blackrain Signal or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted?
A: Yes, but on this occasion, your order can only be processed on the next trading day no matter the order is submitted before or after the respective investment fund's cut-off time.
   
Q: Why some funds cannot be subscribed online?
A: According to the requirement of the Securities and Futures Commission, only those investment funds with online offering documents (prospectus accompanied by recent financial reports) can be offered for customers to subscribe online. If you want to subscribe those funds which cannot be subscribed online, please contact our Relationship Managers or call Business Partner Direct at 2198 8000.
   
Q: Which currency can I use to make subscription?
A: You can only use the fund denominated currency to make the subscription (i.e. you can use USD to subscribe an USD denominated fund). If you do not maintain sufficient account balance on your chosen fund denomination settlement account, you can make the online transfer or via foreign exchange instantly. You have to ensure there is a sufficient balance in your settlement account before submitting a subscription order. Otherwise, your order will be rejected.
   
Q: Can I choose to receive my redemption proceeds in currency other than the denominated currency of the fund?
A: Yes, you can also choose to receive your redemption proceeds in HKD and the redemption proceeds will be converted to HKD at the Bank's prevailing exchange rate on the settlement day.
   
Q: Is there any cut-off time for fund switching ?
A: Different funds have different cut-off time, you can view the detail in the Funds switching screen.
   
Q: How do I know the Bank has accepted my instruction?
A: After you placed an order, we will send you an online acknowledgement with a reference number once we received your instruction. You can use this reference number to check the order status. For settled transaction, the holdings and transaction details can be enquired using the "Portfolio" function. Besides, we will send you a contract note confirming the details of your order by mail.
   
Q: Can I amend / cancel my instruction online?
A: Once we have accepted your instruction, you cannot make any amendment / cancellation online.
   
Q: How long can I make enquiries on my transaction history?
A: You can use the "Settled Transactions" function to make enquiries on your settled transaction for a period of up to 60 calendar days.
   
Q: Can I access Advanced Switching Services and Monthly Investment Plans for Funds via Hang Seng Business e-Banking?
A: Currently, these two services are not available on Hang Seng Business e-Banking. If you want to use any of these services, please contact our Relationship Managers or call Business Partner Direct at 2198 8000.