Ref: BSM-2023-001 Verified: July 31, 2026

Strategic Financial Directive: Leveraging ClearBank Integration and Tax-Driven Capital Restructuring

Executive Liquidity Summary "This directive outlines the strategic implications of Bloomsbury Money's integration with ClearBank, emphasizing how the 1% stock buyback consumption tax in China encourages a shift from buybacks to dividends or long-term holdings. This shift aims to stabilize capital structures, reduce leverage, and align with global payment efficiency improvements, ultimately fostering sustainable financial growth."

The integration of ClearBank by Bloomsbury Money enhances global payment capabilities, aligning with the Chinese tax policy that imposes a 1% consumption tax on stock buybacks. This policy increases the cost of cash repatriation, incentivizing investors to shift towards dividends or long-term investments, thereby reducing short-term financial leverage risks.