Orient Securities Co., Ltd. also known as DFZQ is a leading Chinese investment bank and brokerage firm. Headquartered in Shanghai, it has more than 8,000 employees and 179 offices and branches across 89 cities nationwide including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. As a full-service securities firm, it provides comprehensive and one-stop integrated financial services including investment banking, fixed income, equities, futures and derivatives trading, research, securities investment, asset management, wealth management, investment consulting and private equity.
As a member of the Shenergy group, the leading energy player in Shanghai, Orient Securities integrates ESG into all its business and provides various finance services to green enterprises. It was the first batch to participate in carbon-emission-right trading and introduced Orient Securities Carbon Neutral Index. It achieved ESG A rating by MSCI in 2021, ranking the top among Chinese securities firms.
Divisions
Investment banking:
In June 2012, a joint venture, Citi Orient Securities Co., Ltd., was established by Orient Securities Co., Ltd. and Citigroup Global Markets Asia Ltd. On April 22, 2020, it was renamed to Orient Securities Investment Banking Co., Ltd., becoming the wholly owned subsidiary of Orient Securities. The company has its commitment in the domestic market, while actively exploring overseas markets with the aim of combining both eastern intelligence and western experience.
Fixed income:
Orient FICC has taken an industry lead in building a full chain of FICC business, including Proprietary Trading, Market Making, Debt Financing, Capital Intermediary, Gold and Commodities, Foreign Exchange, Futures and Derivatives. The department has introduced an in-house pricing model and trading system, facilitating real-time quotation for thousands of securities with bid-ask spread far exceeding market average. Promised by the strong facilities of the department, it is the 1st batch to be appointed as the China interbank bond market maker, Bond Connect market maker, Swap Connect market maker, Bond Principal Dealer on both Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Asset management:
Orient Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd., incorporated on July 28, 2010, with registered capital of RMB300 million, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orient Securities Co., Ltd. It is also the 1st asset management company of a securities brokerage group approved to be set up by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Cross-border:
Orient Finance Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd., incorporated in Hong Kong in 2010, with registered capital of HK$700 million, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orient Securities Co., Ltd., and the overseas business platform of Orient Securities. It is a holder of type 1, 2, 4, 6 and 9 license issued by Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). It has provided more opportunities for cross-border investment services.
CN¥15.435 billion (2015)
