On 20 - 22 March 2017, China Construction Bank (CCB), Zurich Branch organized an “Invest in China – R/QFII Introductory Seminar to Swiss Investors” in Suzhou, China. It aimed to provide education about the opportunities of Chinese financial market and introduce CCB R/QFII service. Several Swiss financial institutions were invited to attend this event.

During the seminar in Suzhou, Deputy General Manager Ms. YUAN Ding of CCB Custody & Investor Services Department and her colleagues introduced how to access the Chinese financial market and the processes involved. Deputy Director Ms. KANG Xinye from Financial Markets Department of CCB introduced the development of China Interbank Market and ways to invest in it. On the second day, Swiss investors were invited to visit CCB Head Office Shanghai. They exchanged their opinions and concerns about R/QFII scheme with CCB Custody & Investor Services Department.

Swiss investors were pleased to receive comprehensive information about Chinese financial market and R/QFII service provided by CCB. They had a chance to discuss questions with CCB investment and custody experts. They felt more confident in Chinese market and CCB’s service after this China trip. They hoped that CCB Head Office and Zurich Branch could hold more seminars about investment in China in future.

Last year, Two Swiss banks signed a MoU with CCB Zurich branch regarding RQFII business. Seven banks opened RMB clearing account with CCB Zurich.