HONG KONG, March 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSCI Technology Co., Ltd. hosted the "DMI 2026 Annual Summit" at the Financial Convention Centre of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) on 26 March 2026, bringing together nearly 300 participants from government, financial institutions and across the industry. Held under the theme of "Riding the Wave of Global Expansion, Chinese-funded Fixed Income Embarks on a New Journey", the summit delved into the RMB internationalization process amid the restructuring of the global financial landscape, as well as the global expansion of Chinese-funded institutions leveraging Hong Kong's role as an international financial center. The summit facilitated in-depth discussions on core topics including macro trends and policy perspectives, the overseas development paths of Chinese-funded institutions, and RMB asset innovation, offering forward-looking insights into the future of the Asia-Pacific fixed income market.
Deepening a Global Vision, Empowering RMB Internationalization
Against the backdrop of global "de-dollarization" and an evolving monetary landscape, RMB internationalization and the global expansion of Chinese-funded institutions are entering a new phase of coordinated development. By hosting the summit in Hong Kong, CSCI Technology highlighted the city's role as a gateway between the Chinese mainland and global capital markets. Focusing on RMB internationalization and the overseas expansion of Chinese-funded institutions, the summit explored how policy, markets and technology can work together to support high-quality growth in the Chinese-funded fixed income market.
Government, Industry and Research Communities Share Insights on Fixed Income Opportunities
Hosted by Ms. Yun Wang, Director of the News and Intelligence Department of CSCI Technology, the summit opened with remarks by Mr. Chun-sing Lam, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, and Mr. Long Wang, Chairman of the Greaterbay Financier Association (GFA). Mr. Lam noted that both the national Proposal for the 15th Five-Year Plan and the latest Budget Speech of the Hong Kong SAR Government send clear policy signals to support Hong Kong in strengthening its role as an international financial center. He added that Hong Kong will advance high-quality financial development through RMB internationalization, Greater Bay Area financial cooperation, financial technology, green finance and financial infrastructure.
Speaking from the perspectives of industry coordination and user demand, Mr. Long Wang said that as financial policies in Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Macao and other markets continue to improve, younger investors are placing greater emphasis on asset allocation, cross-border services and fund security. He said the industry should better align with both user demand and policy direction, refine product design and service support, and provide stronger backing for the overseas expansion of Chinese-funded institutions and the coordinated development of cross-border finance.
In the keynote session, Mr. Wenchao Fan, Head of Fixed Income and Currency Products Development at HKEX, delivered "Shaping a New Pattern for Hong Kong's Bond Market". He said Hong Kong, as a key capital market platform linking the Chinese mainland and the world, is continuing to strengthen its position in the debt capital market. As RMB internationalization advances, HKEX will keep enhancing bond products, market ecosystems and trading infrastructure across both the primary and secondary markets, attract more international issuers and investors, and further raise the global profile of Hong Kong's bond market.
Ms. Yaman Cheng, Chief Macro Strategy Analyst at China Galaxy International Securities, shared her views on "China's Resilience Amid Global Risk Resonance". She said the global financial market is facing multiple overlapping risks, and that Chinese-funded institutions going global should place greater emphasis on risk management, compliance and cross-border asset allocation. She added that Chinese assets remain attractive thanks to industrial advantages, policy stability and diversified allocation value, while Hong Kong will continue to play a key role in RMB internationalization and cross-border financial cooperation.
The roundtable discussion was a highlight of the summit. Hosted by Mr. Jiajie Xu of CSCI Technology, the panel brought together Mr. Hao Zhou, Chief Economist at Guotai Junan International; Mr. Long Wang, Chairman of the Greaterbay Financier Association; Mr. Zhengben Chu , Asia Pacific Business Director at Muzinich & Co.; Ms. Qin Wu , Head of CSPI Credit Ratings; Mr. Zhongda Xin, Head of the Bond and Note Business Department at Finloop; and Mr. Junhao Yang, Chief Executive Officer at CCX Green Finance International. The speakers discussed "The Asia-Pacific Fixed Income Market Under Global Changes: Hong Kong's Opportunities and the Overseas Expansion of Chinese-funded Institutions".
Panelists agreed that geopolitical risks, inflation uncertainty and diverging rate cycles are reshaping global capital markets, making the value of fixed-income assets increasingly clear. They said Hong Kong's role as a bridge between the mainland and global markets, together with its mature offshore RMB market and growing ecosystem in green finance, digital bonds and professional services, will continue to support Chinese-funded institutions in offshore financing, asset allocation and international expansion. With more Chinese-funded enterprises going global, continued growth in the offshore RMB bond market, and wider use of technologies such as AI and blockchain in issuance, trading, risk control and investment research, the Asia-Pacific fixed income market is entering a new phase of structural opportunity.
Empowering the Industry with Technology, Unfolding a New Chapter for Chinese-funded Fixed Income
The first half of the agenda concluded with the "DMI Product Outlook" session. Mr. Zhiyuan Xu, Managing Director of CSCI Technology, delivered a speech titled "DMI: Building an Intelligent Investment Research Platform for the Asian Fixed Income Market", outlining DMI's recent progress and future vision as an integrated information platform for the Asian fixed income market. Over the past year, DMI has advanced across multiple product lines: its book-building system now supports automated management of the full primary issuance process; its new-issue commentary feature, combined with AI-based quantitative models, offers pricing range forecasts; and its AI research report function helps investment professionals quickly extract key insights. Looking ahead, DMI will continue to provide one-stop services including real-time structured data, public opinion tracking and credit analysis, while embracing AI, supporting users in building intelligent applications, and expanding collaboration with the HKEX bond market and other partners.
Saluting Industry Benchmarks, Honoring Outstanding Professionals
The second half of the summit featured the award ceremony for the 2025 "DMI China Offshore Bond House Awards". Mr. Zhongliang Wu, Co-Managing Director of CSCI Technology, delivered opening remarks. The summit then announced the winning institutions and invited their representatives on stage for the presentation ceremony. As one of the summit's key segments, the awards recognize outstanding institutions in the China offshore bond market and highlight the industry's strengths in product innovation, professional services and market expansion.
In 2025, CSCI Technology also introduced the 2025 "DMI China Offshore Bond Individual Awards", which were presented at the summit for the first time. The awards honor professionals who have made sustained contributions to the industry through expertise, innovation and leadership. Following public voting and review by a professional jury, nearly 20 outstanding individuals were selected.
The summit concluded with a networking reception, where attendees continued discussions on the development of the Chinese-funded fixed income market, cross-border cooperation and market innovation.
The summit provided a high-level platform for dialogue and offered useful insights for Chinese-funded institutions navigating a new stage of global expansion. Looking ahead, CSCI Technology will continue to work with partners to deepen its presence in the Asian offshore bond OTC market, advance technology-enabled development and support the continued growth of the Asia-Pacific fixed income market.
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Charting New Horizons in Fixed Income: DMI 2026 Annual Summit Successfully Convened in Hong Kong
Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Property Management
HONG KONG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Savills Property Management Group ("Savills") and Ricoh Hong Kong Limited ("Ricoh") today announced a strategic partnership to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies into external building façade inspections for property management projects in Hong Kong. This collaboration aims to enhance inspection safety and efficiency, leveraging technology to reimagine traditional property management practices and accelerate the industry's digital transformation.
In light of Hong Kong's ageing building stock, the Government has rolled out the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS), mandating inspections for private buildings aged 30 years or above. The scheme has driven growing demand for building inspection and associated professional services. Meanwhile, ageing buildings have led to heightened façade and structural safety risks, posing new challenges to safety, efficiency, and accuracy in property safety inspections. However, traditional façade inspections, which rely on bamboo scaffolding and manual sampling, are labour‑intensive and carry inherent safety risks. Limited inspection coverage further constrains their effectiveness, rendering these approaches increasingly misaligned with modern safety and efficiency standards.
With a portfolio of over 222,000 managed units and a gross floor area of 190 million square feet across Hong Kong, Savills recognises the growing demand for more efficient and safer inspection solutions to meet the scale and diversity of its property management operations. In response, Savills and Ricoh have entered into a strategic collaboration to introduce an AI‑ and drone‑enabled building inspection solution. All inspection reports are certified by Savills' in-house professional surveyor teams, delivering a safer, more efficient and data‑driven inspection model for Hong Kong's property management industry.
Ricoh deploys drones equipped with both visual and thermal imaging cameras, supported by AI‑driven analytics, to conduct comprehensive façade inspections within a significantly shortened timeframe, without the need for scaffolding or high‑risk work at height. The solution automatically identifies potential issues, including cracks, spalling, water seepage and material deterioration, with inspection data securely stored for ongoing monitoring and future reference.
With access to more complete and reliable datasets, combined with over 30 years of professional property management experience and more than 15,000 professionals, Savills' property management teams are better positioned to formulate targeted maintenance strategies and preventive programmes, supporting improved operational efficiency and enhanced long‑term building safety.
Mr. Joseph Leung, Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong & Macau) and Executive Director of Savills, said "The safety of residents and our frontline teams has always been a top priority for Savills as a property management service provider. The adoption of drone and AI technologies significantly reduces the risks associated with high‑level inspections, while at the same time enhancing inspection coverage and accuracy. Through our collaboration with Ricoh, innovative technologies can be effectively translated into practical property management applications, delivering meaningful and lasting improvements in the way buildings are inspected, maintained and managed."
Under the project, Ricoh delivers a one‑stop solution encompassing pre‑inspection planning, on‑site drone operations, real‑time monitoring, AI‑driven analysis and report generation. All inspection missions are conducted by certified engineering professionals, underpinned by comprehensive risk assessments and precise flight path planning to ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Savills' team provides end‑to‑end coordination and communication with owners and occupants to facilitate seamless inspection execution, while translating the analysed data into professional maintenance recommendations. This integrated approach supports a shift from reactive repairs to a more proactive and preventive property management model.
Mr. Ricky Chong, Managing Director of Ricoh Hong Kong, commented
"Ricoh has long been committed to driving digital transformation across businesses and industries through technology. By integrating drone operations, imaging technologies and AI analytics, this project demonstrates how we turn innovation into practical, value‑driven solutions. We are pleased to collaborate with Savills. As the industry leader, they are well-positioned to drive the transformation from traditional manual inspections towards a safer, smarter and more data-driven management model."
In practical application, the AI‑enabled drone inspection service significantly enhances inspection efficiency while upholding stringent privacy protection and regulatory compliance, delivering a safer, more reliable and sustainable solution for property management. Drone‑based inspections significantly shorten timelines that would traditionally take weeks, while reducing the risks and costs associated with bamboo scaffolding. Inspection imagery is systematically captured and stored as digital assets, providing a robust, data‑driven foundation for future maintenance planning and predictive upkeep. Privacy protection is embedded in the solution through advance communication with residents, precisely planned flight paths to avoid private areas, and the use of image blurring and data encryption, ensuring responsible deployment in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Looking ahead, the collaboration will be extended from residential properties to commercial and industrial projects, alongside the exploration of micro‑drones to support inspection and patrol needs in complex or confined environments. Through the Ricoh InnoAI Hub, a structured data platform will be developed to convert inspection imagery into actionable maintenance and repair insights, supporting a transition from passive inspections to a data‑driven, preventive maintenance model. The continued accumulation of localised inspection data will further enhance AI analytical capabilities, laying a strong long‑term foundation for smart property management and wider industry digital transformation.
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About Savills Plc.
For over 170 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces.
Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have more than 42,000 professionals collaborating across over 70 countries, delivering unrivalled coverage and expertise to the world of commercial and prime residential real estate.
By applying world research data and trends to local and global settings, we're able to empower our clients with insights from the forefront of the industry – bringing their aspirations to life through innovative, tailor-made solutions.
Whether we are working with a global corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise their portfolio, or a family trying to find a new home, we help our clients make better property decisions.
About Savills Property Management Limited
With a thirty-year legacy in Hong Kong, Savills Property Management Limited and its subsidiary, the Guardian Group, have consistently set the industry benchmark for professionalism and client service.
In Hong Kong, we have a professional team of over 15,000 people. Our management scope covers commercial properties, luxury residences, shopping malls, industrial and logistics centres, corporate offices and government buildings. In total, we manage over 222,000 units, with a combined gross floor area of 190 million square feet approximately.
Leveraging Savills' global network and expertise, we combine international perspective with local experience to deliver bespoke property management solutions. Our professional team flexibly applies smart property management technologies and innovative strategies to enhance operational efficiency, maximize asset value, and create lasting value for both clients and tenants.
We are driving digital transformation by harnessing smart technologies to optimise operations and elevate service delivery. In parallel, we are proactively advancing sustainability through green management practices, empowering clients to achieve their ESG goals and contribute to urban well-being.
About Ricoh Hong Kong Limited
Established in 1963, Ricoh Hong Kong Limited is a trusted leader in digital services and workplace solutions. As a pioneer in digital transformation, Ricoh Hong Kong empowers organizations to work smarter through its Five Areas of Expertise: Hybrid Workplace, Workflow & Automation, Cloud & IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and AI Application.
Driven by innovation and a strong customer focus, Ricoh Hong Kong integrates people and technology to help businesses stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By delivering tailored solutions that enhance productivity, agility, and collaboration, Ricoh Hong Kong supports organizations in navigating change with confidence. With a steadfast commitment to sustainable growth and digital excellence, Ricoh Hong Kong enables companies to focus on forward — empowering them to lead with purpose and thrive in the future of work.
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Savills and Ricoh Join Forces to Transform Building Inspections with Advanced AI and Drone Technologies
