First Shanghai Investments Limited, an investment holding company, engages in financial services, direct investments, and property and hotel development businesses in Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, and France. It operates through Financial Services, Property Development, Property Investment and Hotel, and Other businesses segments. The company offers securities investment, securities brokerage, margin financing, corporate finance, underwriting and placements, insurance brokerage, asset management, wealth management, IPO subscription, shares custodian, financial intermediary, and nominee services. It also develops and manages residential, service apartment, commercial office, industrial office, hotel, and recreation resort properties. In addition, the company engages in container transportation and freight forwarding services; and provides financial leasing services, as well as container storage, containerization, and cargo transport. Further, it engages in development and commercialization of therapeutic drugs; money lending; provision of agency, management, and secretarial services; financial consultancy; internet financial service system; futures and stock broking; and operation of hotel and golf course. The company was incorporated in 1964 and is based in Central, Hong Kong.