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Dah Sing Bank Launches Investor Confidence Index

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Overall Optimism at 68 amongst Hong Kong Investors; Those with higher AUM exhibit higher confidence; Those with positive views expect an average gain of 7.9% in next 12 months

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Dah Sing Bank, Limited (the “Bank”) today announced the launch of its first-ever Investor Confidence Index (the “Index”), a proprietary study designed to assess investor sentiment and gain deeper understanding on the investment behaviour of Hong Kong residents. The inaugural index debuts at 681, reflecting overall optimism across the city’s investor base, with affluent investors and high net worth (HNW) investors showing notably stronger confidence scores of 70 and 77, respectively. Among those respondents expressing positive outlook in next 12 months, their expected return reached 7.9% on average.

Dah Sing Bank released its inaugural “Investor Confidence Index” to assess investor sentiment and provide strategic insights into the investment behaviour of Hong Kong residents.

With an aim to derive insights on emerging wealth management needs and provide reference for development of relevant products and services for different customer segments, the Bank commissioned independent research firm Acorn Organization Limited to conduct a quantitative survey in September 2025. The study engaged 619 Hong Kong residents across three distinct investor segments based on liquid asset excluding property: mass (HK$100K–1M below), affluent (HK$1M–8M), and HNW investors (HK$8M+). This broad scope offers a differentiated view of how investors across wealth tiers manage portfolios spanning multiple asset classes—including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, foreign currencies, commodities, and virtual assets.

Up to 89% of respondents plan to increase (34%) or maintain (55%) their investment allocation in the next 12 months. HNW investors show the strongest intent to increase allocation (39%), compared to 36% of affluent investors and 31% of mass investors. Among different asset classes, investors show particularly strong confidence in deriving positive return from stocks (58%) and bonds (52%).

Technology persists as the most popular investment theme, with 52% of respondents eyeing opportunities in the sector in the next 12 months—a notable 11% increase from the past 12 months.

The study also revealed that most investors monitor their portfolios at least weekly, while the majority trade at least monthly. Many investors make their investment decisions primarily based on their personal analysis of public information, while affluent and HNW investors show a higher tendency of relying on professional advice from relationship managers. Challenges cited in monitoring investment performance include market volatility, difficulty in consolidating performance across asset types, limited information, and time constraints—underscoring the need for timely, relevant insights and trusted guidance.

Mr. Cliff Chan, Executive Director and Group Head of Wealth Management at the Bank, commented, “At Dah Sing Bank, we believe confidence is built on clarity. Aligning with investors’ optimistic outlook, investment behaviour, and return expectations, we are pleased to offer holistic wealth management solutions tailored to support their financial goals. Earlier this year, we made sovereign bonds available to all our customers, providing them with wider choices of relatively stable investment. Furthermore, we are excited to be imminently launching an upgrade to our existing US securities trading service, which will offer round-the-clock* US stock trading at highly competitive brokerage fees. Looking ahead, we are actively exploring to introduce trading of virtual asset exchange traded funds (ETFs), which are gaining popularity among investors.”

“Our VIP Banking segment is dedicated to supporting affluent and HNW customers with the tools and information they need to make informed investment decisions and helping them monitor their portfolio performance. Addressing common challenges such as limited information and time constraints amid market volatility, we aggregate professional market analyses and leverage big data and artificial intelligence to deliver insights and market updates that are timely and relevant to customers.”

The launch of the Index reinforces the strategic value offered by the Bank’s VIP Banking business. Built on a high-tech, high-touch service model, VIP Banking blends digital intelligence with personalised care to help customers achieve their wealth and investment goals. With versatile capabilities in investment and insurance planning, VIP Banking offers a guided wealth journey that empowers customers to act with clarity, purpose, and confidence.

*Disclaimers for round-the-clock US Stock Trading

Despite the addition of U.S. stocks extended trading hours (i.e. the trading hours outside the regular trading hours), the Bank’s servicing channels for U.S. stock trading will not be available during the day end processing period starting daily from Hong Kong Time 8:00 am (during U.S. Summer Time) or 9:00 am (during U.S. Winter Time) until its completion, or during any scheduled system maintenance as notified by the Bank from time to time (“Day End Processing / System Maintenance Period”). Any new orders submitted by customers during the Day End Processing / System Maintenance Period will be rejected. The Bank reserves the right, while processing customers’ orders, to amend or suspend part or all trading during U.S. Stocks Extended Trading Hours at any time without notice.

Risk disclosures:
Investment Service

Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Before making an investment decision, customers should refer to the relevant investment product offering documents for detailed information including the risk factors. If customers are in doubt, independent professional advice should be sought.

Unless the context requires otherwise, this document does not constitute any offer, invitation or recommendation to any person to enter into any investment transaction nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in prices of any investment products.

This document has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission or any regulatory authority in Hong Kong.

Insurance Service

Before applying for an insurance plan, please read and understand the product offering documents including the product and credit risks contained herein. The life insurance and general insurance products distributed by Dah Sing Bank, Limited (“the Bank”) are underwritten by Sun Life Hong Kong Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (“Sun Life”) and Dah Sing Insurance Company Limited (“Dah Sing Insurance”) respectively. The Bank is the authorized licensed insurance agency of Sun Life and Dah Sing Insurance and distributes their insurance products.

Important Note:

The Bank cannot guarantee the fairness, accuracy, completeness or precision of any information, projections or opinions or the basis of any such projections or opinions contained in this information, and will not accept any liability in the absence of fraud, negligence and willful default. The predictions and opinions expressed in this information are for reference only. It is not an independent research report, and do not constitute investment advice or a guarantee of returns. This Bank reserves the right to amend the content of this information without prior notice. Investors should not rely on the content of this information to make any investment decisions. Our bank shall not be liable for any loss arising from any person’s use of or reliance on this information. Investment involves risks. Prices of securities and investment products may fluctuate and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should read relevant product documents and terms including the risk disclosure contained therein carefully before investing. Unless the context requires otherwise, this document does not constitute any offer, invitation or recommendation to any person to enter into any investment transaction nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in prices of any investment products. If investors are in doubt, independent professional advice should be sought.

In respect of an eligible dispute (as defined in the Terms of Reference for the Financial Dispute Resolution Centre in relation to the Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme) arising between the Bank and the customer out of the selling process or processing of the related transaction, the Bank is required to enter into a Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme process with the customer.

The service(s) / product(s) mentioned herein is/are not targeted at customers in the EU.

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About Dah Sing Bank

Dah Sing Bank, Limited (the “Bank”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dah Sing Banking Group, Limited (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 63 operating locations in Hong Kong, Macau and Chinese Mainland.

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Hong Kong Company Formations Surge 40.5% in 2025, Outpacing Regional Competitors

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Air Corporate data reveals 9 in 10 founders incorporated in Hong Kong do so remotely, driven by a 20% surge in Middle Eastern entrepreneurs seeking cost-effective operational alternatives to Dubai.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Air Corporate registered a 40.5% increase in Hong Kong incorporations in 2025, with the first quarter of 2026 already up 48% year-over-year. This data indicates that Hong Kong is reasserting itself as the leading Asian jurisdiction for company formation, fueled by a new wave of remote founders from the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

The prevailing narrative over the past five years suggested that Singapore was eclipsing Hong Kong; however, recent incorporation volumes challenge this. According to city-wide official figures cited by Vivian, Founder of Air Corporate, approximately 195,000 companies were registered in Hong Kong in 2025, compared to around 77,000 in Singapore.

“There was a lot of fuss about Singapore taking over Hong Kong as preferred jurisdiction over the last few years, but for 2025 alone, around 195,000 companies were formed in HK, vs around 77,000 for Singapore,” said Vivian. While city-wide registrations rose roughly 35% in 2025, incorporations at Air Corporate specifically grew by 40.5%. Vivian added, “With a 35% increase in the number of companies registered in 2025, Hong Kong is definitely back in the game as the top jurisdiction to start a company.”

The reality of Hong Kong company formation is increasingly global, lean, and founder-led. Nine in ten founders incorporated in Hong Kong with Air Corporate do not live there.

Key demographic and operational insights from Air Corporate’s client base include:

  • Approximately 90% of founders operate remotely from abroad, while 10% or less are based in Hong Kong.
  • Entrepreneurs aged 35 to 44 represent the largest age cohort at 38%, demonstrating that Hong Kong attracts founders in their prime career years rather than just younger digital nomads.
  • Serial entrepreneurs make up 60% of Air Corporate’s client mix, utilizing Hong Kong as an operational base for multiple companies, while first-time founders account for the remaining 40%.
  • A total of 89% of new companies are launched by solo founders (58%) or small teams of two to five individuals (31%).
  • Mainland China, Hong Kong, Turkey, India, the UAE, Australia, France, and Morocco rank among the top source markets for these founders.

Furthermore, 73% of new Hong Kong incorporations are directly tied to physical goods trade with China. This consists of e-commerce and dropshipping businesses (38%) and the trading of goods (35%). The recovery of in-person trade flows, including events, such as the Canton Fair and various industrial fairs, is pulling foreign founders back into the Greater China orbit and establishing Hong Kong as the natural entry point and financial layer over the world’s largest manufacturing base.

Air Corporate’s data recorded a 20% year-over-year growth in founders originating from the Middle East. This shift highlights a reverse migration where founders previously incorporated in Dubai are now choosing Hong Kong. Based on Vivian’s observations, founders often arrive in Dubai expecting fast incorporation and low costs, but discover that incorporation and maintenance are significantly more expensive than in Hong Kong, and banking remains difficult. Consequently, many founders move to Hong Kong after 12 to 24 months in the UAE, a trend accelerated by the Hong Kong government’s strategic outreach to the region.

For lean, remote-first businesses, speed-to-market is a critical factor. A founder located anywhere in the world can incorporate in Hong Kong and open a working bank account in approximately 7 days using digital banking partners. Currently, 90% of Air Corporate’s clients utilize these digital banking partners.

“Hong Kong and Singapore are the only places in Asia where you can set up your company, get a corporate account, and be in business in less than a week,” concluded Vivian.

Air Corporate is a service provider facilitating company formation and incorporation in Hong Kong for serial entrepreneurs, first-time founders, and remote-first business owners operating globally.

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Natural Diamonds Sparkle on The Red Carpet at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art”

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Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds

NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” took place May 4th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, bringing together leading figures from across the globe for an unforgettable evening. These tastemakers showcased the most classic, refined and distinctive diamond jewelry looks of the season. Below, A Diamond is Forever highlights the standout trends from the event.

Desert diamonds

Desert diamonds emerged as a striking throughline on the Met Gala carpet, with a range of hues in distinctive settings taking focus.

Rihanna led the trend in a pair of exceptionally rare old Moghul Golconda fancy brown-yellow diamond earrings by Glenn Spiro, featuring two pear-shaped natural diamonds totaling 51.9 carats. Doja Cat offset her all nude look with a pair of large Leviev Diamonds floral-shaped earrings while Paloma Elsesser made a statement in a 29.5-carat diamond necklace by Bernard James, centered around a 15-carat fancy light yellow pear-shaped natural diamond. Cara Delevingne wore a De Beers London Forces of Nature High Jewelry ring, featuring marquise yellow diamonds set as eyes, while Emma Chamberlain opted for yellow and white diamond earrings by Chopard, underscoring the continued allure of warm diamond hues.

Magnificent Diamond Earrings

A wide variety of captivating silhouettes defined the natural diamond earrings on the Met Gala carpet. Zoë Kravitz delivered a modern twist with oversized diamond flower earrings by Jessica McCormack. Chase Sui Wonders opted for Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. Sea Fan earrings, bringing an element of sculptural artistry to the look. Gracie Abrams selected gently dangling Chanel earrings, adding understated fluidity, while Connor Storrie selected simple hoop earrings from Tiffany & Co., reinforcing the clean and enduring appeal of natural diamonds.

Standout Diamond Moments

Natural diamonds appeared in personal, unconventional and eye-catching ways, offering moments of surprise and awe. Power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z embodied this trend with Beyoncé wearing Chopard’s Queen of Kalahari necklace, named after the rare 342-carat diamond that provided 23 stones for Chopard’s Garden of Kalahari collection. Jay-Z contributed to the narrative with a vintage diamond brooch by Briony Raymond worn at the collar as an unexpected placement that underscored the piece’s versatility. Isha Ambani made the styling of diamonds an art form in itself, wearing her own diamond jewelry featuring approximately 150 carats of old mine-cut diamonds, including a three-strand necklace and chandelier earrings, while also incorporating diamonds sewn directly into the bodice of her sari to represent significant moments in her life.

Together, these looks highlighted a shift toward natural diamonds as vessels of personal expression, styled with intention, individuality, and a sense of the unexpected.

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Turn Your Savings into a Front-Row Experience: HL Bank Singapore Offers Exclusive Passes to AsiaTop Music Festival 2026

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The premier music festival will play host to 16 K-pop, regional and Malaysian stars including, in performance order: Day 1 – NexT1DE, Aina Abdul, Belle Sisoski, Win Metawin, NMIXX, WINNER, DAESUNG, KUN. Day 2 – Uriah See, Firdhaus, Butterbear, 82MAJOR, STAYC, CRAVITY, TWS, CxM

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Your next major K-pop experience is just a savings goal away as HL Bank Singapore (“HLB Singapore”) bridges the gap between financial wellness and the front row. In an exclusive collaboration designed for the ultimate music enthusiast, the bank is offering fans the chance to secure a pair of sought-after AsiaTop Music Festival 2026 tickets, valued at up to RM1,098 (approx. S$355), simply by growing their wealth.

HL Bank Singapore is giving music fans the chance to redeem exclusive passes to the AsiaTop Music Festival 2026, featuring top Asian acts, through its iSavings Reward Campaign.

This unique initiative stems from the regional synergy between Hong Leong Bank (“HLB”) and Tencent Music Entertainment Group (JOOX and QQ Music). By aligning with Visit Malaysia Year and Visit Selangor Year 2026, HLB is transforming the traditional banking experience into a gateway for premium entertainment. Scheduled for 30 and 31 May 2026 at the iconic Sepang International Circuit, the festival promises a high-octane weekend featuring an elite lineup of Asian superstars, including the largest K-pop showcase in the ASEAN region.

Securing a spot at the heart of the action has been streamlined through the iSavings Reward Campaign, running from 9 May 2026 to 18 May 2026. To participate, fans first decide on their preferred festival experience, selecting either a pair of Standard Passes with a S$5,000 deposit or the high-energy, nearer-to-the-stars Rockzone Passes with a S$8,282 deposit for their chosen day.

Once a tier is selected, customers can register by depositing the qualifying funds into an iSavings account via FAST or Links transfer. To validate their entry, customers must include the specific Comment Code, such as PALLIR1 for Day 1 Rockzone, within the funds transfer description. The qualifying balance must be maintained within the account for a six-month (182 days) earmarked period.

With only 88 pairs of tickets available for this exclusive campaign, the stakes are high. Allocation is limited to 22 pairs per day for each ticket category and will be awarded strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans are encouraged to act quickly to ensure their savings work as hard as they do while securing a premier seat at the musical event of the year.

For full terms & conditions, and further details, please visit: www.hlbank.com.sg/AsiaTop2026

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HL Bank Singapore is the Singapore branch of Hong Leong Bank Berhad, a leading digital-centric Malaysia-based financial services institution with a rooted heritage in the country spanning over 120 years. Operating under a Full Bank Licence in Singapore, HL Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services to our business, retail and high networth customers through our 4 core business segments – Business & Corporate Banking, Personal Financial Services, Private Wealth Management and Global Markets.

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