Cinda International is a legally regulated Hong Kong broker registered in 2008. It offers multiple trading choices and supports trading through various platforms. However, it charges many kinds of fees, which could impose a financial burden on you.
Pros and Cons
Is Cinda International Legit?
Cinda International holds the “dealing in futures contracts” license issued by Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong with license number of ACN418.
What Can I Trade on Cinda International?
Cinda International offers two trading instruments: securities and futures trading, and two services: asset management and corporate finance solutions.
Account Opening
To open an account at Cinda International, you have two options:
1. Apply Online
a. Install the “信達環球” APP ;
b. Prepare account opening documents:
- valid identification document
- residential address proof issued within the last 3 months
- if the corresponding address is different from residential address, corresponding address proof should be provided separately
- Hong Kong bank account proof, must show your full name
c. Complete all relevant sections of the Account Opening Form.
d. Transfer HKD 10,000 (or USD/RMB) to Cinda International 's bank account and then upload the deposit/transfer advice slip.
e. Waiting for a confirmation notice through SMS and email.
2. Apply Offline
To apply offline you should bring with the following documents and visit Cinda
International Head Office: 45/F, COSCO Tower, 183 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong:
- Hong Kong Identity Card, a valid passport
- Address Proof issued within the last three months
- If the corresponding address is different from residential address, a 3-month corresponding address should be provided.
- Bank Proof (e.g Bank Statement, Debit Card or first page of bank book)
To download specific account opening forms, you can visit: https://www.cinda.com.hk/en/open_account.php
Cinda International Fees
Cinda International imposes a range of fees for different financial instruments and services.
For instance, you need to pay stamp duty, clearing fee, management fee, brokerage fee and many other kinds of fees. For detailed information, please visit the page: https://www.cinda.com.hk/en/service_fee.php
Swap Rates
For futures trading, swap rates are charged. Different products set different rates. For example, for Hang Seng Index Futures (HSI), a $ 100.54 overnight fee is required and for Mini - Hang Seng Index Futures (MHI), it is setted at $ 50.1. You can look for more details in this page: https://www.cinda.com.hk/en/service_fee.php
Non-Trading Fees
At Cinda International, HK$50 will be deducted from the inactive account automatically.
Trading Platform
Cinda International offers different platforms for trading stocks and futures. You can trade stocks on three platforms and futures on two platforms.
Deposit and Withdrawal
Cinda International charges withdrawal fees but does not impose any handling fees for deposits. Cinda International has not mentioned the minimum deposit amount.
Deposit Options
You can make deposit into the Cinda Internationals specified bank accounts via electonic remittance, cheque, transfer, online banking and bank counter transfer (Cash deposit will not be accepted).
Withdrawal Options
Cinda International supports withdrawal through three channels. However, it does not provide services for remitting RMB to bank accounts in mainland China.
