Immediate Release

HONG KONG, June 7, 2024 — Airstar Bank is pleased to announce that Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu”) has become a new shareholder of the holding company of Airstar Bank following the capital injection. This capital injection has garnered the unanimous endorsement and backing from both its esteemed shareholders and the dedicated board of directors.

Airstar Bank, steadfast in its commitment to leveraging financial technology, is devoted to delivering innovative digital banking services that are both accessible and flexible for every customer. This mission seamlessly aligns with Futu's vision and philosophy of spearheading technological innovation within the financial services sector. The key motivations behind Futu’s' capital injection are fostering Airstar Bank's business growth and business diversification, meanwhile stimulating the development of the industry ecosystem, propelling the ongoing innovation and widespread adoption of FinTech in Hong Kong, and facilitating the financial inclusion.

With the support of all shareholders, Airstar Bank will continue to uphold the virtue of financial inclusion and strive to become a “Bank for Everyone” by making cutting-edge virtual banking services accessible at its customers’ fingertips.

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