On 29 September 2026, ARTA TECHFIN Corporation Limited announced the retirement of Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) Ms. Jiao Jie, who also stepped down as chair of both the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee after choosing not to stand for re-election at the company’s Annual General Meeting. The Board expressed appreciation for Ms. Jiao’s contributions and confirmed there were no outstanding disagreements or matters requiring shareholder attention related to her departure.

Effective immediately, Mr. Mak Tsz Yeung assumes the roles of chairman of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee. A practising solicitor since 2014, Mr. Mak, 42, is currently a senior solicitor at H. Y. Leung & Co. LLP and has served as an INED of New Century Logistics (BVI) Limited (NASDAQ: NCEW) since December 2025. His professional background includes four years at KPMG (2008–2012) handling audit, internal control and transaction due-diligence mandates for listed companies. Mr. Mak holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from The University of Hong Kong, an LL.B. from Manchester Metropolitan University, and professional designations as CFA, FSA, and FRM.

Following the board reshuffle: • Audit Committee: Mr. Mak (Chairman) joins existing INEDs Mr. Zhang Guangying and Prof. Peng Qian. • Nomination Committee: Mr. Mak (Chairman) will serve alongside Executive Director Ms. Li Chuchu, Tracy and INED Mr. Zhang Guangying.

The board now comprises two Non-executive Directors—Dr. Cheng Chi-Kong, Adrian SBS, JP (Chairman) and Ms. Wong Pui Shan—two Executive Directors—Mr. Xu Hao (CEO) and Ms. Li Chuchu, Tracy (CFO)—and three INEDs—Mr. Zhang Guangying, Prof. Peng Qian and Mr. Mak Tsz Yeung.