Terms and conditions
By accessing this website (the 'Site'), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the 'Terms'). Before using this Site, you should read carefully the Terms, our Cookie Policy and also our Privacy Policy.
The Site has been approved for issue in the UK by HSBC Asset Management (UK) Limited trading as HSBC Asset Management. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), and is entered on the Financial Services Register with the Registration Number 122335 and company number 1917956. The Financial Services Register can be accessed at http://www.fca.org.uk/register/. HSBC Asset Management (UK) Limited is part of a worldwide group of businesses known as HSBC Asset Management which is ultimately owned by HSBC Holdings plc. HSBC Asset Management is registered in England and is established at 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, which is its registered office. HSBC Asset Management (UK) Limited's registered VAT Number is (GB) 365 6845 14.
Should you wish to contact us please refer to the Contact Us link which can be found on each page of the Site.
In these Terms
- 'content' means all pages, screens, information and materials included in or accessible through this Site (including any content available on any email or SMS services).
- 'you', 'your' and 'yours' means you, the person(s) accessing this Site and the party on whose behalf you are doing so.
- 'we', 'us' and 'our' means HSBC Asset Management (UK) Limited.
- 'HSBC Group' means HSBC Holdings plc, its subsidiaries and associated companies from time to time.
Changes to our terms
We may change these Terms at any time by updating these pages.
You agree to review any applicable terms and conditions regularly and that your use of any part of this Site will be subject to any such changes once they are made.
Availability of site, products and services
The Content, including layout, of this Site or products or services available via this Site may be wholly or partially suspended, withdrawn or changed at any time.
We also reserve the right at any time to immediately suspend the provision of all or any part of this Site to you and/or block your access to this Site.
Investment performance
Please 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. Where past performance is shown it refers to the past and should not be seen as an indication of future performance. The value and any income arising from any investment referred to on this Site may go down as well as up. In particular you may not get back the full amount invested. Where overseas securities are held the rate of currency exchange may cause the value of the investment to go up as well as down. Any forecast, projection or target is indicative only and is not guaranteed in any way. We accept no liability for any failure to meet such a forecast, projection or target.
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 the extent of the risks to which it is exposed.
The information on this Site is based on understanding of current law, regulation and HM Revenue & Customs practice at the time of going to press. Future changes in law, regulation, tax levels or HMRC practice could affect the information on this Site.
Exclusion of our liability
To the extent permitted by law, neither we nor any member of the HSBC Group shall be liable for any damage, loss or liability (whether arising in contract, tort, including negligence, or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with:
- your use of this Site,
- your reliance on or your inability to use the information, products or services on this Site, or
- any failure or performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus or line or system failure to this Site or your use or attempted use of it.
The above exclusions apply to any damage which is direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential or consists of loss of profits, business, opportunity or data.
All of the above exclusions apply even if you have advised us or any other member of the HSBC Group of the possibility of the above types of damage, loss or liability.
Data protection and privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. All information gathered from you in connection with your use of the Site or any Local Site will be maintained in accordance with the applicable privacy policies disclosed for this Site (see our Privacy Policy) or any of the Local Sites.
Cookies
You should read our Cookie Policy to find out more about how HSBC and our trusted partners use cookies, which is relevant to your online security: we use cookies to make our website more secure and easier to use.
Children
This Site is not intended to be used by minors.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by and are to be interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts in England and Wales will have non-exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any dispute which may arise in connection with the Terms or your use of this Site.