CITIC BANK (00998) has issued an announcement stating that the bank recently received the "Approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration on Zhao Yuanxin's Qualification as Deputy President of CITIC BANK" (Document No. Jin Fu [2026] 241). The National Financial Regulatory Administration has approved Mr. Zhao Yuanxin's qualification to serve as the bank's Deputy President. Mr. Zhao Yuanxin officially assumed the role of Deputy President of the bank effective May 7, 2026.