Airstar Bank, with AMTD as a co-founder, successfully introduces Futu as A New Shareholder

PARIS & NEW YORK & SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AMTD Group Inc. together with AMTD IDEA Group (“AMTD IDEA”) (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (“AMTD Digital”) (NYSE: HKD), altogether known as (“AMTD”), jointly welcome that Airstar Bank, a Hong Kong virtual bank jointly co-established by AMTD and Xiaomi Corporation, has successfully introduced Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu”) as a new shareholder through its investment into Gravitation Fintech HK Limited, the parent company of Airstar Bank.

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.

About AMTD Group

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with core business portfolio to span across financial services, digital solutions, media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets.

About AMTD IDEA Group

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles as well as hospitality and VIP services. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active superconnector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter”) at @AMTDGroup.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates four main business lines including digital solutions services, digital media, content and marketing services, digital investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. It is the fusion reactor at the core of the AMTD SpiderNet ecosystem and empowers and integrates the various digital businesses within its ecosystem. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

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