1.Product Overview
On November 5, 2014, the People's Bank of China issued the "Notice on Matters Related to the Overseas Securities Investment by RMB Qualified Domestic Institutional Investors (RQDII)," allowing domestic financial institutions (RQDIIs) that have obtained approval from the financial regulatory authorities of the State Council to conduct overseas securities investment in RMB.
RQDIIs can use their own RMB funds or raise RMB funds from domestic institutions and individuals to invest in RMB-denominated products in overseas financial markets (excluding the overseas use of self-owned funds by banks).

2.Target Clients
According to relevant RQDII regulations, ICBC provides RQDII custody services primarily for domestic financial institutions that have obtained approval from the financial regulatory authorities of the State Council and have commenced RMB-denominated overseas securities investments.

3.Services Provided
ICBC offers comprehensive, professional, and high-quality RQDII custody services, including basic custody services and value-added services.
Basic Services
1.Open domestic and overseas custody accounts.
2.Safeguard RQDII client assets.
3.Complete RQDII overseas investment securities delivery and fund settlement.
4.Manage accounting books for RQDII investment activities.
5.Valuate RQDII investment assets according to international accounting standards.
6.Provide equity information and financial market news for RQDII-held securities.
7.Supervise shareholding ratios and compliance requirements based on the RQDII investment portfolio and regulatory standards.
8.Track and ensure timely entry of income rights.
9.Offer proxy voting services for overseas investments as per client instructions.
10.Provide regular investment and settlement reports to clients.
11.Securely store records of outbound funds, transactions, and investments.
12.Deliver other services as required by regulatory authorities.
Value-Added Services
1.Evaluate and assess RQDII investment portfolio performance.
2.Issue risk warnings and assessment reports for RQDII investments.
3.Provide various cash management tools for RQDII clients.
4.Upload and download data via electronic banking.
5.Act as an agent for RQDII tax declaration and payment.
6.Deliver customized report types and formats.
7.Facilitate lending and borrowing of specified securities as per client instructions.
8.Meet other personalized requirements as requested by RQDII clients.

4.Service Advantages
The RQDII custody service is similar to the QDII custody service, with ICBC having accumulated extensive experience in QDII product custody.
1.Early involvement and in-depth research into QDII custody have positioned ICBC as a leader in the industry.
2.ICBC successfully provided custody services for the first bank QDII product in China—BOC USD Enhanced Cash Management (September 2006); the first fund company QDII product—HuaAn International Allocation Fund (November 2006); and the first fund company equity QDII product—Southern Global Select Allocation Fund (September 2007).
3.ICBC is the largest custodian bank in China, holding the top market share in asset custody.
4.ICBC is the most professional custodian bank in China, with a self-developed advanced custody business system, being the first in China to pass the ISAE 3402 (formerly SAS 70) audit certification, meeting international standardized requirements for internal control in custody services.

5.Contact Information
For assistance with related services, please contact the Global Asset Custody Division of the Asset Custody Department at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC):
Contact Person: Pingchuan Ma
Tel: +86 10 8101 2306
E-mail: pingchuan.ma@icbc.com.cn