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(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability under the Companies Ordinance) The holding company of Dah Sing Bank, Limited and MEVAS Bank Limited (Stock code: 2356)

RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR

The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Dah Sing Banking Group Limited (the "Company") announces that Mr. Lung-Man Chiu (John Chiu), having reached the age of over 60, retired as an Executive Director of the Company and his other roles and directorships in the Group with effect from 14 July
2012.
Mr. Chiu confirmed to the Company that he had no disagreement with the Board and that he was not aware of any matter relating to his retirement that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.
The Board expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Chiu for his invaluable effort and contributions throughout his tenure of service with the Group over the past 25 years and wishes him all the best following his retirement.
By Order of the Board

DAH SING BANKING GROUP LIMITED H.L. Soo

Company Secretary

Hong Kong, 16 July 2012

As at the date of this announcement, the Board of the Company comprises Messrs. David Shou-Yeh Wong (Chairman), Hon-Hing Wong (Derek Wong) (Vice Chairman), Harold Tsu-Hing Wong (Managing Director and Chief Executive) and Gary Pak-Ling Wang as Executive Directors; Mr. Kazutake Kobayashi as Non-executive Director; Messrs. Robert Tsai-To Sze, Andrew Kwan-Yuen Leung, Seng-Lee Chan and Yuen-Tin Ng as Independent Non-executive Directors.

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