CWT INT'L(00521): Shui Financial acquires overseas intermediary futures brokerage business qualification awarded by the Shanghai Futures Exchange and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange.

CWT INT'L (00521) releases announcement that its indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary and member of the Straits Financial Services Group (the main entity in the financial services business of the group) Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd (Straits Financial) has officially obtained the qualifications to conduct overseas intermediary (OI, Overseas Intermediary) futures brokerage business from the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange. This qualification approval marks a significant milestone for Straits Financial in the internationalization of the Chinese futures market and further enhances its comprehensive service capabilities in connecting global investors with the domestic derivatives market. With the new qualification approval, Straits Financial can assist international clients in trading the listed products on the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange in compliance with regulations. By adopting the overseas intermediary model, it effectively lowers the entry barriers for overseas participants, eliminates the complex domestic infrastructure requirements, and establishes an efficient and compliant Global Top E-Commerce platform, thus providing global investors with a convenient access to the Chinese futures market. The Board believes that with the continuous opening-up of the Chinese futures market, this qualification approval holds significant importance for Straits Financial and its global clients. Straits Financial will continue to establish smoother access channels to the Chinese domestic derivatives market for international investors and strictly adhere to compliance and risk management standards to ensure efficient trade execution and robust business operations. As the Chinese derivatives market steadily develops, the Straits Financial Services Group will leverage its compliance and licensed advantages to further enhance its global trading service system, expand the boundaries of cross-border financial services, and continue to provide professional and compliant solutions to meet the diverse investment needs of global clients.