Because IB has moved all his Hong Kong customers to Hong Kong IB which is a HK local brokerage firm, there is only production for HK stock but nothing outside of HK. Can I even buy insurance or some production product from IB for US stock?
The question is is IB HK, which presumably is a separate legal entity from IB US, a member of SIPC? If not, you are not covered. http://sipcweb.trafficmanager.net/for-investors/what-sipc-protects
I'm sure yes. The nice thing about the US markets is they don't discriminate, unlike where I live; a foreigners money is welcome here, but very second class. It's why I opened my US accounts and only maintain an investment account here.
https://www.elitetrader.com/et/thre...nts-transferred-to-newly-formed-ib-hk.296054/ it includes posts by the OP. it is 2 years later. why don't you just ask the broker?
just ask. it is up to you if you want to share an answer. if you already know the answer you are playing games on this thread. lloyds of london would be glad to insure your account. i recall you once quibbled about a $10 inactivity fee on this board.