Institutional Investor Solutions

Global Market Access. Tailored Brokerage Services. Trusted Expertise.

At BANDS Financial, we empower institutional investors with seamless access to both the Chinese and international futures markets through a single account. Regulated in Hong Kong and deeply connected to global commodity exchanges, we combine responsive service, cutting-edge technology, and deep market expertise to help our clients trade efficiently, manage risk, and seize opportunities.

Why Investors Choose BANDS

With a global client base ranging from the US and Europe to Asia and Africa, BANDS Financial is a trusted partner for institutional investors seeking reliable market access and expert brokerage services. Our clients include leading asset managers, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms - all of whom value our global reach, personalised service, and deep expertise in both the international and Chinese markets.

Seamless Cross-Border Arbitrage

Our infrastructure and market access are ideal for:

  • Cross-border arbitrage strategies combining the markets from China, Singapore and Malaysia to New York, Chicago, and London
  • Efficient fund cross-border fund transfers and margin usage
  • Electronic and voice execution covering everything from LME base metals to SGX rubber and ICE energy contracts

We maintain strong relationships with exchanges and regulators, giving our clients an edge in navigating complex market dynamics.

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Direct Chinese Market Access

BANDS Financial is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong while our China business is also subject to oversight by the CSRC, CFMMC, and CFA, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

China's Overseas Intermediary (OI) Mechanism allows for:

  • Direct on-exchange trading in the client's own name
  • Fully ex-China setup: No need for a domestic Chinese entity or account
  • Cross-border fund transfers in and out of China in 2 hours or less
  • No onshore Chinese taxation or restrictions on fund repatriation

We are the first recognised Overseas Special Brokerage Participant (OSBP) of the INE in Shanghai and the only international firm designated as an Industrial and Financial Service Base (IFSB) by the exchange. Our contributions to expanding Chinese market access have earned us the Outstanding Market Contribution Award four years in a row.

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Technology, Execution & Clearing Services

We offer a robust and flexible trading infrastructure tailored to our clients' needs:

  • Esunny Trading Platform: A powerful electronic trading and account management front-end
  • Support for TT, CQG, ATP, along with API and FIX connectivity
  • Full Clearing Accounts: For comprehensive end-to-end service from execution to clearing
  • Execution-Only (Give-Up) Accounts: For seamless integration with your existing clearing arrangements
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