BANDS

Overview of BANDS Broker: A Futures Trading Specialist Based in Hong Kong

BANDS provides futures trading services for both Chinese and international markets and aims to provide clients with easy access to the global marketplace. Founded by Tiger Shi and John Browning, BANDS uses state-of-the-art technology combined with its regulatory position to allow corporate and institutional customers the opportunity to trade through one broker. BANDS is regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and has consistently met the standards of excellence in its operations across multiple asset classes.

BANDS Financial Limited's History and Background

BANDS Financial Limited, established in Hong Kong for the purpose of taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities between Chinese and international futures markets, has achieved several significant milestones:

First Overseas Trading Member of a Chinese Future Exchange (INE);

First Overseas Special Broker Participant (OSBP) in 2021;

Ranked in the Top 20 Daily Volume Rankings of a Chinese Futures Exchange (INE) as of 2023;

Recipient of the INE Four-Year Outstanding Market Contribution Award; and

First Overseas Firm Designated an Industrial and Financial Service Base by the Shanghai Future Exchange (SHFE) in 2024.In 2024, BANDS Financial - a leading global brokerage for financial futures - received the INE Outstanding Market Contribution Award for the fourth consecutive year and the Shanghai Futures Exchange Designated Industrial and Financial Service Base Award. In 2023, BANDS was the first foreign broker to rank in the top 20 daily trading volume of an exchange in China. In 2021, BANDS was the first company to successfully operate an OSBP.

BANDS is a hybrid brokerage that combines a strong regulatory framework with innovative technologies and superior client service. BANDS Global Brokerage offers clients the opportunity to trade globally, with a focus on the China market, providing both global and regional access to product offerings. BANDS provides clients with an efficient solution for accessing the international and domestic futures markets through a single account and provides rapid fund transfers and tax-advantaged brokerage services.

While BANDS publishes only limited details about its trading and fee structures, the firm is well positioned for success due to its high level of service, very low capital requirements, and a high level of transparency.

BANDS Financial Limited is licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to maintain and hold client funds in separately managed accounts. Additionally, BANDS Risk Management Limited has been licensed as a money lender under the Hong Kong Money Lenders Ordinance. Finally, BANDS (Shanghai) Investment Management Co., Ltd. was established as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) under Chinese law.

BANDS provides clients with direct market access to Chinese and global exchanges through co-location and direct high-speed connectivity, including cross-border transfers of funds that happen in under two hours, a tax-free method of repatriating profits, and the ability to manage all trading activities through a single account.

More details on BANDS' trading capabilities, recent accomplishments, and reputation in the marketplace can be found in the following sections.