CICC Overview  

Established in 1995 as the first joint venture investment bank in China, China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) is a leader in providing comprehensive financial services including investment banking, capital markets, institutional and individual securities sales and trading, fixed income, asset management, private equity, individual wealth management and research.

China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) was established in July 1995 as a strategic partnership among prestigious Chinese and international financial institutions. CICC has a registered capital of US$125 million.

CICC¡¯s goal is to become a China-based international investment bank. It has expanded from its headquarters in Beijing to strategic locations such as Shanghai, and currently has 15 securities brokerage branches in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. In line with increasing business diversity, the company is actively expanding overseas while consolidating its Chinese base in Hong Kong, New York, Singapore and London.

 
The Strength of CICC  
 

¡ñ Unrivalled China Market Expertise
As a China-based international investment bank, CICC has built up a comprehensive knowledge of China¡¯s legal, regulatory, economic, cultural, business and market environments. This enables the company to offer integrated capital market solutions and services to clients in step with China¡¯s major economic trends, industry developments and market conditions. Capitalising on this knowledge with clients, we have achieved numerous milestones for transactions in telecommunications, power, transportation, oil and gas, petrochemicals, metals, mining and financial services, gaining strong industry expertise across many key business sectors, allowing the delivery of sound and full-range capital market solutions to clients in the ever-changing Chinese marketplace.

¡ñ Distinct International Perspective
With extensive global market experience and an international service network, CICC offers domestic and international clients financial services tailored to their specific needs. In our domestic advisory practice, CICC offers insights on strategic, managerial and financial trends from abroad. Foreign clients are advised on the success factors specific to the Chinese economy and business environment. Sophisticated international projects are achieved using global financial expertise infused with an understanding of the unique character of the China market.

¡ñ Strong Project Execution Capability
Through the successful completion of dozens of large-scale domestic and international transactions, CICC has accumulated valuable experience in project execution and extensive project partnerships with Chinese and international law firms, accounting firms and other professional practices, in addition to powerful international and domestic distribution networks. These attributes enhance our project management and execution capabilities across a full range of investment banking services.

¡ñ Talented Professional Team
CICC attracts talent both domestically and internationally, and has built a professional team with valuable working experience, multicultural perspectives and elite educational backgrounds. These are outstanding individuals of integrity, dedication, performance and professionalism. As team members, they are committed to the long-term success of our clients by addressing their core financial and strategic objectives.

 
Milestones  
 
1995 CICC established
1996 CICC obtained Membership of the Shanghai Stock Exchange
1997
  • China International Capital Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited established

  • CICC obtained Membership of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange;

  • CICC's completion of first major project: overseas IPO of China Telecom (Hong Kong) (now China Mobile), raising US$4.2 billion
  • 1998 CICC Hong Kong Securities Limited starts operations
    2000 CICC Shanghai branch starts operations
    2002 CICC approved to establish securities branches in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen
    2004 CICC among the first group to be qualified as sponsoring institutions
    2005 China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited established
    CICC approved to set up collective investment scheme: CICC Short-Term Debt
    2007
  • CICC recognised as an AA securities firm in category A by CSRC, and has kept the rating to date
  • CICC US Securities, Inc. obtained licences from FINRA and SEC (US)
  • CICC approved to initiate private equity business
  • CICC Jia Cheng Investment Management Company Ltd set up
  • CICC made significant breakthroughs in the fixed income market. From 2007-2008, CICC completed a total of RMB322.9 billion in domestic and international long-term debt, ranked number one in the market.
  • 2008 China International Capital Corporation (Singapore) Pte Limited set up
    Number of CICC regular employees exceeds 1,000
    2009 Establishment of Jinpu Industry Investment Fund Management Co. Ltd by CICC and co-founder Shanghai International Group
    2010
  • China International Capital Corporation (UK) Limited obtains a licence from the Financial Services Authority (UK)
  • CICC obtained CSRC approval to engage in A-share proprietary trading business
  • Number of CICC regular employees exceeds 1,500
  • CICC obtained CSRC approval to engage in providing intermediary business for futures companies
  • CICC obtained PBOC approval to be an inter-bank market maker
  • CICC obtained CSRC approval to initiate Security Financing business
  • CICC co-founded Zhejin Trust with approval from CBRC ¨C Zhejin Trust Incorporated.
  • 2011
  • CICC obtained a licence for overseas intermediary business for futures companies

  • CICC became a member of the London Stock Exchange

  • CICC co-founded Zhejin Trust with approval from CBRC ¨C Zhejin Trust Incorporated.
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