Month: June 2026

Empowering Local SMEs to Unlock Growth Through ESG Certification

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 June 2026 – Dah Sing Bank, Limited (“Dah Sing Bank” or “the Bank”) and the Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association (“HKSMEA”) once again join forces this year to launch the “SME ESG Charter 2026” (“ESG Charter 2026”), further driving Hong Kong’s SMEs toward sustainable transformation. With a focus on advancing ESG efforts from “awareness” and “assessment” to “implementation” and “value creation”, it helps enterprises integrate ESG into their operational strategies and turn it into a driving force for business growth.

Over the past two years, more than 70 SMEs have successfully obtained free independent assessment and certification through the SME ESG Charter. This year, Dah Sing Bank and the HKSMEA further strengthen the ESG Charter 2026’s role as a platform for ESG implementation. Together with the online self-assessment tool and related support, they help businesses develop clear, practical action roadmaps—so they can steadily improve their ESG performance.

Ms. Phoebe Wong, Deputy Chief Executive, Senior Executive Director and Group Head of Personal Banking of Dah Sing Bank, said: “SMEs are one of Dah Sing Bank’s key customer segments and an important stakeholder group in our ESG strategy. As market focus on sustainable development continues to grow, enterprises are placing increasing value on the long-term benefits of ESG. At the same time, SMEs are facing rising ESG-related requirements from customers and business partners. This year, Dah Sing Bank will continue to support the SME ESG Charter. In addition to helping SMEs understand the essential requirements, we will also demonstrate through practical implementation examples that ESG is more than regulatory compliance—it can also strengthen competitiveness and unlock business opportunities. We look forward to supporting SMEs in progressively integrating ESG into their operations, building a more resilient foundation, and advancing sustainable development in a steady and sustainable manner.”

Mr. Andrew Kwok, President of HKSMEA, said: “After two years of promotion, we are delighted to see a significant increase in the number of SMEs participating in the SME ESG Charter and obtaining certification. This year, in addition to continuing to leverage our ESG online self-assessment platform to help more SMEs understand and put ESG into practice, we will further strengthen the mobilisation efforts of our ESG Ambassadors. We hope that the ESG Ambassadors will encourage more SMEs to participate in the SME ESG Charter by sharing their own experience. At the same time, we will actively seek recognition from the Government and relevant regulatory authorities to enhance the SME ESG Charter’s credibility and acceptance.”

SMEs can apply to join the ESG Charter 2026 between 1 June 2026 and 15 November 2026. Dah Sing Bank and the HKSMEA will continue to provide comprehensive support to participating SMEs through promotional activities, workshops, technical consultations, audits and certifications, public education, and strengthening corporate connections, all of which are aimed at assisting SMEs in their transition towards economic sustainability.
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About Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association

Founded in 1996, Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association is one of the most important SME chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. As a non-profit making organisation, we have been working for the development of SMEs from manufacturing, the food & beverage industry, professional service sectors, marketing and associated industrial and business sectors for almost three decades.

Our main missions are to serve as a bridge of communication between SMEs and the Hong Kong SAR Government, increasing the competitiveness and productivity of SMEs, assisting them in upgrading, restructuring, entering Greater Bay Area market and developing globally.

About Dah Sing Bank Limited

Dah Sing Bank, Limited (the “Bank”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dah Sing Banking Group (HKG: 2356). Founded in Hong Kong over 75 years ago, the Bank has been providing quality banking products and services to its customers with a vision to be “The Local Bank with a Personal Touch”. Over the years, the Bank has been rigorous in delivering on its brand tagline to grow with its customers in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond – “Together We Progress and Prosper”. Building on our experience and solid foundation in the industry, our scope of professional services now spans retail banking, private banking, business and commercial banking. Meanwhile, the Bank is also making significant investments in its digital banking capabilities to stay abreast with smart banking developments in Hong Kong and to support financial inclusion at large.

In addition to its Hong Kong banking operations, the Bank has wholly-owned subsidiaries including Dah Sing Bank (China) Limited, Banco Comercial de Macau, S.A., and OK Finance Limited. It is also a strategic shareholder of Bank of Chongqing with a shareholding of about 13%. Dah Sing Bank and its subsidiaries now have 62 operating locations in Hong Kong, Macau and Chinese Mainland.

About “SME ESG Charter 2026”

The ESG Charter 2026 is a nonprofit assessment framework that references the sections of the ESG Reporting Guide in Appendix C2 of the HKEX Listing Rules, applicable to SMEs. Participating SMEs will be assessed by and will receive an assessment report from a third party professional consultancy.

支持本地中小企藉ESG認證拓展商機

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年6月1日 – 大新銀行有限公司（「大新銀行」）與香港中小型企業聯合會（「中小企聯合會」）今年再度合作，攜手推出《SME ESG 約章》2026 (「約章」），持續推動本港中小企邁向可持續轉型，並在ESG議題上由「認知」與「評估」邁向「實踐」與「價值創造」，協助企業將 ESG 融入營運策略，並轉化為推動業務增長的動力。

在過去兩年，共有超過70家中小企成功通過《SME ESG 約章》獲得免費獨立評核及認證。今年大新銀行及中小企聯合會進一步強化「約章」作為中小企 ESG 實踐平台的角色，配合線上自我評估工具及相關支援，協助企業制訂清晰可行的行動路線，逐步提升其 ESG 表現。

大新銀行副行政總裁、高級執行董事兼集團個人銀行主管王美珍小姐指出：「中小企是大新銀行的重點客戶群之一，亦是本行ESG策略的關鍵持份者。隨着市場對可持續發展的關注提升，企業愈加重視 ESG 對長遠發展的價值，中小企亦逐步面對來自客戶及合作夥伴的相關要求。今年，大新銀行繼續支持《SME ESG 約章》，在協助中小企掌握基本要求的同時，亦通過實踐案例，說明 ESG 不僅關乎合規，亦可成為提升競爭力及拓展業務的助力。我們期望幫助中小企逐步將 ESG 融入業務，建立更具韌性的營運基礎，並穩步推進可持續發展。」

中小企聯合會會長郭志華先生指出：「經過兩年的推廣，我們很高興看見參與《SME ESG 約章》及獲得認證的中小企大幅增加。今年我們除了繼續通過ESG 線上自我評估平台，吸引更多中小企認識和實踐ESG，亦會繼續加強『ESG大使』的動員力，希望業界通過分享自身經驗，鼓勵更多中小企參與『約章』。同時，我們積極爭取政府及監管機構對《SME ESG 約章》的認可，以提高約章的認受性。」

中小企可於2026年6月1日至11月15日申請參加「約章」，大新銀行及中小企聯合會將全方位支援參與的中小企，通過宣傳活動、工作坊、技術諮詢、審核認證、公眾教育及加強企業聯繫等，協助中小企實踐可持續經濟轉型。

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關於香港中小型企業聯合會

香港中小型企業聯合會自1996年成立至今，會員企業遍及各行各業，包括：建造業、裝修工程、食品及餐飲、商業及個人服務、市場推廣服務、專業服務 (醫療、法律及會計等)和批發、零售及製造等行業。

香港中小型企業聯合會一直致力團結業界，為業界爭取有利的營商環境，增強中小型企業的自身競爭力。本會將會在大灣區設立辦公室協助中小企，期望各企業能夠把握大灣區發展所帶來的機遇，提升香港企業競爭力。

關於大新銀行

大新銀行有限公司（「大新銀行」）為香港上市公司大新銀行集團有限公司（HKG:2356）旗下全資附屬銀行。大新銀行植根香港逾75 年，一直憑着「以人為本」的精神為客戶提供優質銀行產品及服務，並不斷推動「同步 更進步」的品牌理念，與香港、大灣區至更廣泛地區的客戶共同成長。憑藉多年的銀行業務經驗及穩固基礎，大新銀行業務範疇覆蓋零售銀行、私人銀行以至商業及企業銀行等專業服務。近年大新銀行更積極投資於銀行產品及服務數碼化，與香港智慧銀行發展和推動金融普及的趨勢同步前進。

除上述香港銀行業務，大新銀行亦全資擁有大新銀行（中國）有限公司、澳門商業銀行股份有限公司和安基財務有限公司（OK Finance），並為重慶銀行策略性股東，持股量約 13%。大新銀行及其附屬公司於香港、澳門及中國內地共有約62個業務網點。

關於《SME ESG 約章》2026

《SME ESG 約章》2026 是非牟利活動，參考香港聯合交易所上市規則附錄C2所載《環境、社會及管治報告指引》部分適用於中小企的要求作為評估框架，參加企業經過審核後會獲得第三方專業評估諮詢公司的評估結果。

Sharing China’s Opportunities with the World

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 June 2026 – CICC successfully held the CICC 2026 London Wealth Management Forum in London, the UK. Centered on the theme “Bridging and Transcending”, the forum brought over 200 representatives from various sectors to engage in in-depth discussions on global economic developments, China-UK economic and financial cooperation, and multi-asset allocation, focusing on the cutting-edge trends and practical pathways in wealth management.

In the welcome remarks, Mr. Owen Wu, Member of the Executive Committee, Deputy President of CICC Wealth Management, highlighted that 2026 marks the first year of the 15th the Five-Year Plan, with new industrial drivers accelerating, capital market reforms deepening, and the long-term value frontier of Chinese assets steadily expanding, making the Chinese market an increasingly important part in global investors’ wealth landscape. Going forward, CICC will continue to leverage wealth management as a strategic pillar to better serve the “bringing in” and “going global”, injecting fresh momentum into financial high-standard opening up.

A frontline dialogue on “Currency, Infrastructure, and the New Equilibrium” featured Dr. Yanliang Miao, Senior Managing Director, Chief Strategist, CICC, and Sir Danny Alexander, CEO, HSBC Infrastructure Finance and Sustainability, moderated by Kevin Liu, Chief Offshore China and Overseas Strategist, CICC. Against the backdrop of current global political and economic shifts, the discussion focused on central bank policies in major economies and explored potential grounds for cooperation, providing a systematic perspective on the evolving international monetary order.

During the forum, CICC International Wealth Management unveiled its buyer’s advisory service concept film “50, To Your World”. Subsequently, Mr. Zhihai Diao, Head of International Business of Wealth Management, CICC, delivered an inspiring speech articulating the international application and theoretical underpinnings of CICC’s buyer’s advisory. The introduction of COMPASS represents a systematic enhancement and theoretical elevation of the “50 Series” offshore service capabilities, marking a new phase where the “50 Series” offshore services move beyond business expansion into a philosophy-driven approach.

The forum is both a vivid practice of CICC supporting national development strategies and an important window to showcase China’s opportunities to the world. By injecting China’s professional expertise and open vitality into the global wealth management ecosystem, CICC looks forward to empowering global partners to invest in China and jointly write a new chapter of mutually beneficial cooperation.

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