Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Shaoxing Ruifeng Rural Commercial Bank has announced changes to its business scope and amendments to its Articles of Association, which were approved by the board and will be submitted for shareholder approval [1][2]. Business Scope Changes - The bank's business scope now includes domestic settlement, bill acceptance and discounting, agency issuance, payment, underwriting of government bonds, trading of government and financial bonds, interbank borrowing, agency payment and insurance business, credit card services, and safe deposit box services [1][2][3]. - The bank will also engage in foreign currency deposits, loans, remittances, international settlements, foreign currency borrowing, credit investigation, consulting, and witnessing services, subject to approval from foreign exchange management authorities [1][3]. Amendments to Articles of Association - The amendments include establishing a party organization to enhance governance, with the party committee playing a core leadership role [2][4]. - Specific articles were revised to reflect the establishment of a party committee, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the legal representative of the bank [4][5]. - The governance structure emphasizes the integration of party leadership with corporate governance, ensuring that the party committee directs major decisions and policies [5][6]. Governance and Compliance - The bank's governance will adhere to the principles of party leadership, with a focus on political direction, leadership of the management team, and major decision-making processes [6][7]. - The Articles of Association now include provisions for the establishment of a disciplinary committee and the responsibilities of party members within the governance framework [7][8]. - The bank aims to promote financial services for agriculture and small enterprises, aligning with national policies for economic development [8][9].