Bank of China Investment Management Co., Ltd. (BOCIM) is a joint-venture fund management company between two world-known brands: Bank of China Co., Ltd. (Bank of China) and BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock). The combined branding strength of Bank of China and BlackRock will aid BOCIM in its long-term ambition to participate in the development of China's fund management industry, and allow it to build a top tier fund management company.

Bank of China Investment Management Co., Ltd., previously called BOC International Investment Managers, officially opened on July 29th, 2004 as a result of the partnership of BOC International and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM). (BlackRock, Inc. has completed its merger with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers on September 29, 2006. The new company is operating under the BlackRock name.) After three years’ development, BOC International Investment Managers stood out in the industry with its excellent performance in fund management, and won the prize of “China Best Risk Management Fund Company” and “China Investor Education Merit Award”. Having been approved by China Securities Regulatory Commission and Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and completed the registration procedure with State Administration for Industry and Commerce, BOC International Investment Managers changes its name to Bank of China Investment Management Co., Ltd..

BOCIM's team of experienced investment professionals come from China and abroad and embody the ethics, innovation and team spirit on which the company was founded. Drawing upon our employees' diverse cultural backgrounds and by leveraging two of the most recognizable brands in the financial industry, BOCIM will be able to make the most effective use of the resources, technology and networks that are currently available. This approach from both a local and international perspective will help BOCIM realize its ambition to provide its investors with a broad spectrum of first rate financial products and services.




The Mission of Bank of China Investment Management Co. ltd is to serve our clients in China and abroad by providing a platform of excellence and integrity from which to offer quality, innovative financial products and solutions. The value we deliver shall be underpinned by teamwork and professional management based upon our unique global experience and local knowledge. We aim to advance the needs of our clients, the development of the industry and the future growth of China.

The interests of clients are our top priority and they will always take precedence if a conflict of interest arises with our shareholders or employees.
We strive to fully meet or exceed our clients' expectations through high-quality products and services.

We are committed to an honest and representative sharing of both risks and rewards. We expect real teamwork, mutual respect and encourage an open, cooperative and communicative spirit throughout our company.
We value tolerance and diversification. Our company is a meritocracy that disregards race, nationality, cultural background, ideology, etc.

We will accomplish our objectives with high professional standards and continuously challenge ourselves to fulfill new goals.
We strive to be the market leader in our industry, and characterized by our passion and excellent achievements.

We take the initiative to understand our clients' needs, predict market trends and provide innovative solutions.
We strive to enhance our service level by creating new solutions with innovative thinking and advanced technology.

We strive to win trust of the investing public as well as the regulators and uphold our reputation for integrity in the marketplace.
We exemplify the highest standards of personal and professional ethics in all aspects of our business and will never abandon our integrity.

Based on mutual respect, we respect our employee’s hard work and fully understand and trust them.
We carefully listen to and respect our investors, and make improvement according to their opinions.




Bank of China is one of China’s four state-owned commercial banks. Its businesses cover commercial banking, investment banking and insurance. Members of the group include BOC Hong Kong, BOC International, BOCG Insurance and other financial institutions. Bank of China provides a comprehensive range of high-quality financial services to individual and corporate customers as well as financial institutions worldwide. In terms of tier one capital, it ranked 18th among the world’s top 1,000 banks by The Banker magazine in 2005.

Bank of China is mainly engaged in commercial banking, including corporate and retail banking, treasury business and financial institutions banking. As a Chinese financial institution with a history of almost a hundred years, Bank of China is well known for its continuous business innovations, introducing many brand new products and services in the domestic banking industry, while paying regard to the need for prudence in its operations. It is widely recognized and commended by its peers and customers in international settlement, foreign exchange, trade finance, etc.

On July 14, 2004, Bank of China became the sole banking partner of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Bank of China will offer efficient and quality financial services to domestic and foreign customers. It will promote the Olympic spirits and contribute to the success of this magnificent sports event, thereby improving its corporate image and its value to the community.

Bank of China has received wide recognition from its peers, customers and authoritative media for the credit and performance it achieved in past years. It has been awarded “Best Bank in China” and “Best Domestic Bank in China” by Euromoney for eight times; it has been included in the Fortune Global 500 for 16 consecutive years; in addition, it was awarded “Best Domestic Bank in China” by The Asset, awarded “Best Trade Finance Bank in China” and “Best Foreign Exchange Bank in China” by Global Finance, and awarded “the Top 10 Product Service Enterprises in China” by Far Eastern Economic Review; since BOC Hong Kong was restructured and listed in the Hong Kong stock market, it has been the winner of many significant awards, including “Best IPO Investor Relation Award” issued by the Investor Relations Magazine and “ Best Transactions” and “Best Privatization Award” issued by Asian Finance.








BlackRock is one of the world’s largest publicly traded investment management firms. At September 30, 2008, BlackRock’s AUM was $1.259 trillion. The firm manages assets on behalf of institutions and individuals worldwide through a variety of equity, fixed income, cash management and alternative investment products. In addition, a growing number of institutional investors use BlackRock Solutions investment system, risk management and financial advisory services. Headquartered in New York City, as of September 30, 2008, the firm has approximately 5,800 employees in 22 countries and a major presence in key global markets, including the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.blackrock.com.


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