Speaker

China Construction Bank has made significant progress in the last 3.5 years in building its client business in New Zealand The bank's "well-defined strategy, clear focus and risk management framework" culminated in the solid operating performance. The outlook is to continue to grow on our success. Its corporate and institutional banking team has made inroads into the infrastructure, energy and resources sectors in New Zealand. In addition, it has been a lead arranger role for a transportation infrastructure PPP, provided corporate financing for three of New Zealand's primary international airports and ports, and to several NZX-listed energy and property sector companies. These sectors align with the core strengths of the wider CCB Group and more importantly, are key areas of economic stability and growth in New Zealand