Terms and Conditions

NOTICE: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY.  BY ACCESSING THIS SITE AND ANY OF ITS PAGES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW, DO NOT ACCESS THIS SITE, OR ANY OF ITS PAGES.

Persons using this website and any of its pages (the “Site”) are required to read carefully and agree to the terms and conditions and disclaimers set out below (the “Terms”).  By accessing this Site and any of its pages you are agreeing to the Terms set out below.  If you do not agree to the Terms set out below, do not access the Site and any of its pages.

MCP Asset Management Company Limited (“MCP”) is a member of the MCP Group of companies (“MCP Group”).

Use of information and materials

The information and materials of the Site is for Institutional Investors and Professional Investors ONLY.  The information and materials of the Site is not directed to any persons in any jurisdiction where (by reason of that person’s nationality, residence or otherwise) the publication or availability of the information and material of the Site is prohibited.  Persons accessing the Site are required to inform themselves and observe the applicable laws and regulations of their jurisdictions.  By proceeding to access the Site, you are representing and warranting that: (i) the applicable laws and regulation of your jurisdiction permit you to access the information and materials of the Site, and (ii) you are either an Institutional Investor or Professional Investor (as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance).

The information and materials on the Site is strictly for general information only and do not constitute investment advice.  Information and opinion contained in the Site are not intended to provide professional advice and should not be relied upon in that regard.  Persons accessing the Site should exercise caution and are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary.

You are solely responsible for your investment decisions based on your investment objective and personal and financial situation.  Please seek your own legal, investment and tax advice as you deem appropriate.

No offer or solicitation

Any information or materials provided on the Site do not constitute a distribution, an offer, invitation to acquire or sell any service, product or security in any jurisdiction in which such distribution or offer is not authorised to any person.  No information on the Site constitutes any investment, tax, legal or any other advice or recommendation. You agree that you are accessing the Site on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applicable in your own jurisdiction.

No warranties or representations

While MCP Group has taken all reasonable steps and care in producing the information on this Site, such information and materials are provided to you “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied.  In particular, no warranty regarding non-infringement, security, accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose or freedom from computer virus is given in conjunction with such information and materials.  The use of this website is at your own risk.  MCP Group, its officers, employees, directors and contractors shall not be liable for any loss or damages whatsoever and howsoever arising as a result of your use of or reliance, in whole or in part, on the information contained on this Site.

MCP Group do not represent or warrant that the Site will be available or that it will meet your requirements, that access will be uninterrupted, that there will be no delays, failures, errors or omissions or loss of transmitted information, that no viruses or other contaminating or destructive properties will be transmitted or that no damage will occur to your computer system.  You have sole responsibility for adequate protection and back up of data and/or equipment and for undertaking reasonable and appropriate precautions and care to scan for computer viruses or other destructive properties and MCP Group shall have not be liable for any data transmission errors such as data loss or damage or alteration of any kind, including, but not limited to, any direct, indirect or consequential damage, arising out of the use of the services provided herein.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, functionality or performance of any third party software that may be used in connection with the Site.

Amendment of terms from time to time

MCP Group reserves the right to make any amendments to the information and materials contained in this website, at any time without notice. We suggest that you review these terms periodically for changes. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued access to or use of the Site means that you agree to any such changes.

Investment risk

Investment involves risks.  You should note that the value of investments and the income derived from them may fluctuate and an investor may not receive back the amount originally invested.  You should be aware that past performance is no indication and no guarantee of future returns.  Where an investment is denominated in a currency other than your base currency, exchange rates may have an adverse effect on the value price or income of that investment.

Prospective investors should read in detail the offering documents or prospectuses of each of the funds which contain information as to the selling restrictions applicable to any particular product and in particular the investment policies and the risk factors.  It is your sole responsibility to be aware of and to observe all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. If in doubt, please seek independent financial and professional advice.

Any investment commentaries, research, analysis, opinion or views made represent an assessment of the market environment based on numerous assumptions and criteria at a specific point in time and are based upon information considered to be reliable as at the date stated on the relevant webpage of this Site and are subject to change without notice.  Such information should not be regarded by investors as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgement or of their own professional advisers.

You should also note that in the case of investments for which there is not a recognised market it may be difficult for investors to sell their investment or to obtain reliable information about its value or extent of the risks to which it is exposed.  Changes in current rates of exchange or taxation may have an effect on the value price or income of investments.  Current tax rates and relief may change and the value of any relief depends on individual circumstances.

Material Interests

The MCP Group of companies together with their respective directors and employees may take or have taken interests or positions in the securities, funds or other types of investments mentioned in this website. Such companies or persons may also perform or seek to perform broking and other investment services for the funds, companies whose securities or other types of investments which are mentioned in this website as well as other parties generally.

Links to external websites

Third party websites provided by hyperlinks on the Site are provided solely for information purposes and your convenience only.  The contents, tools or downloadable software from these third party websites or pages linked to or linking to the Site are completely beyond the control of MCP Group and we have not verified the contents of any such websites.  Accordingly, MCP Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and legality of the contents of such third party website, or for any offers, services and products contained therein.

Intellectual Property Rights

The information and materials contained herein are protected by copyright. Any unauthorized use of any information and materials on this Site may violate copyright, trademark and other applicable laws.  It must not be modified, reproduced, copied or redistributed in whole or in part used for any public or commercial purposes without the explicit written consent of MCP Group.  No part of this Site may be referred to in any other publication or linked to other websites without express written consent of MCP Group.

Personal Data Protection

Use of this Site or access to certain information on this Site may require us to collect personal data from you.  Your personal data collected from this Site may be used, stored, disclosed and transferred (in and outside of Hong Kong SAR) to such persons as we may consider necessary, including (i) regulators and government authorities in any jurisdiction, (ii) any of our professional advisers for the purpose of MCP or any member of MCP Group seeking professional advice, (iii) any member of the MCP Group for any purpose in connection with any service MCP or any member of MCP Group may provide you, and/or in connection with promoting, improving and furthering the provision of services by any member of MCP Group to you.

Under certain circumstances, your personal information may be disclosed to third parties as permitted by, or to comply with, applicable laws and regulations, for instance, when responding to proceedings of a court of law or similar legal process, to protect against fraud or money laundering, and to otherwise cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

MCP may use various software or computer programs to collect your information regarding the use of this Site.  The collection of such data enables us to improve the contents and functionality of this Site and to improve services of MCP Group.

You have the right to request access to and correction of any personal data or to request the personal data not to be used for direct marketing purposes. Please refer to the Privacy Notice published on the Site from time to time for details regarding the policies, practices and kind of data held as well as your rights in relation to those data.

Personal account access

Certain areas of the Site are password protected or MCP may require you to set up a personal account with MCP to access these areas of the Site (the “Restricted Areas”).  Accordingly, MCP may issue you an account identification number (“AIN”) and password from time to time in order for you to access the Restricted Areas.  You are responsible for safeguarding any such AIN and password.  MCP shall be entitled to assume that any person accessing the Restricted Areas with your AIN and password is either yourself or someone authorised to act on behalf of you.  You agree to accept responsibility for all activities occurring under your account due to your conduct, omission or negligence.  If you disclose your AIN or passwords to any person(s) or entity, you assume all risks and losses associated with such disclosure and MCP and MCP Group shall not be liable for any loss or damage, including, but not limited to, any direct, indirect or consequential damage, arising therefrom.  If you believe your account has been accessed without your permission, or that any other unauthorised use or security breach, loss or theft has occurred, you agree to immediately notify us.

Ownership of website

The Site is operated and owned by MCP.  MCP is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) and is authorised to carry out Type 4 regulated activities (advise on securities) and Type 9 regulated activities (asset management).  The products and services referred to on the Site are managed or advised by MCP Group.  The contents of the Site have not been reviewed by the SFC.

Governing law

The Terms set out herein are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.