On December 5, the 7th "2025 Golden Central Forum & Financial Institution Awards Ceremony," jointly hosted by Zhitong Finance and the Hong Kong Chinese Securities Association, concluded successfully in Central, Hong Kong. The event unveiled the prestigious "Golden Central" financial institution awards, with CMB International App receiving the "Best Digital Innovation App of the Year" accolade for its groundbreaking digital innovation services and transformative achievements. This recognition highlights the industry's strong endorsement of CMB International's digital innovation initiatives.

The forum was co-organized by Zhitong Finance, a leading global platform for Hong Kong and U.S. stock market insights, the Hong Kong Chinese Securities Association, and XinZhi Fund Network, with strategic support from authoritative financial institutions such as the Hong Kong China Financial Association, the China Chief Economists Forum, and the Hong Kong Hebei Financial Professional Committee.

After seven successful editions, the "Golden Central" awards have become a benchmark for innovation in the financial sector. The selection criteria encompass business scale, project quality, market influence, and other multidimensional evaluation metrics, ensuring that winning institutions represent the pinnacle of industry excellence and credibility.

CMB International App's recognition as the "Best Digital Innovation App of the Year" not only affirms its intelligent core in reshaping user experience but also serves as authoritative validation of its role in driving digital transformation in finance through fintech.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of CM BANK (03968), CMB International App's latest upgrade centers on the brand philosophy of "Empowering Global Opportunities with Professional Expertise." By integrating intelligence into service scenarios, the app offers a comprehensive "4+1" service system—comprising smart insights, smart trading, smart investment research, smart companionship, and an exclusive VIP edition—delivering end-to-end intelligent financial solutions from information analysis to execution.

As a one-stop wealth management platform, CMB International App supports multi-market trading, including Hong Kong stocks, U.S. stocks, China Connect, and Japanese equities, catering to diverse asset allocation needs such as public funds, private equity, bonds, and structured products. Through technology-driven professional services, it empowers clients to seize global opportunities.

Below are the key features of the latest upgrade: