About Us

WHO WE ARE

At CBI, you will find a partner committed to helping you to prevent risks and build trust.

Incorporated in 1996, Central Business Information Limited (CBI) is a global business information company covering Hong Kong China, Mainland China and 214 countries and regions with a full range of services. We offer Enhanced Due Diligence, Employment Screening, Business Verification, Business Credit, Asset Search and Site Investigation for different business sectors and industries. Our accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date business intelligence never fails to help clients make the right decision and take the best actions.

CBI currently operates seven established offices with Headquarters in Hong Kong, six offices located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an of China, Penang Malaysia and London United Kingdom with over three hundred staff members. Each department is led by highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals.

We work with clients to develop innovative services by combining technology, expertise and industry knowledge. Our diverse products and geographical coverage as well as our ongoing post-sale services gain us a competitive edge. With our in-house IT division, we have developed the most advanced integrated system in the industry to collect, process and analyze business and individual information.

Over the years our professionalism has made us a preferred partner by the world's largest audit and accounting firms, law firms, investment institutions, commercial banks, listed companies and government authorities.

At CBI, we are committed to helping our clients construct a safe and impartial business environment with our streamlined yet focused information.

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What We Do

Assisting our clients in making business decisions is a key part of our mission. We strongly believe that our primary role in this area is to deliver a full range of accurate business information in a time-efficient and cost effective manner.

We offer coherent strategic solutions in gathering information for any business looking to gain a competitive advantage in the market.

In an age when seconds count and information rules, we are committed to beating the clock and empowering our clients with credible information.

Who We Serve

Meet Our Clients

We have a strong network globally and our work covers Hong Kong China, Mainland China and over 214 countries and regions around the world. Over the years, we have successfully built a strong client base which includes the world's largest C.P.A. firms, law firms, investment institutions, commercial banks, listed companies and government authorities who have been counting on us for quality business information.

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WHY CBI

CBI retrieves fresh data from credible and official sources. We are committed to accurately reflecting realities and identifying risks while complying with data privacy laws and regulations for all data retrieval, control, and processed worldwide.

By complementing reliable data together with local insights and experiences, we support businesses in conducting better risk assessment and making well-informed decisions. Our products are designed first and foremost with clients' objectives in mind, with information being structured and prioritized, enabling easy processing of relevant findings. CBI offers a full range of solutions to address the needs of different users across an organization.

CBI always take the privacy and security of individuals and their personal information very seriously. With increasing public concern about data privacy, we continuously observes the latest updates to global regulations and ensures our work complies with the highest standards of the world’s major economies.

OUR SERVICES

Our Strengths

Solid Foundation
Strong Clientele
Extensive Global Coverage
Technical & Compliance Advisory

Solid Foundation

Strong reputation built over 25+ years of professionalism
In-house production team comprising over 130 specialists in Mainland China, Hong Kong China, Penang Malaysia and London UK
In-house technology development and innovation divisions

Strong Clientele

Over 3,000 clients from the world's largest C.P.A. firms, law firms, investment institutions, commercial banks, listed companies and government authorities

Extensive Global Coverage

Global coverage across 284 overseas regions in 214 countries
Service capacity covering 687 cities, 31 provinces and autonomous regions in Mainland China

Technical & Compliance Advisory

Professional team to personalize IPO due diligence direction and scope
Compliance and quality control
Professional advice and training

Our Structure

We currently operate seven established offices with Headquarters in Hong Kong, six offices located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi’an of China, Penang Malaysia and London United Kingdom with over three hundred staff members. Each department is led by highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals.

Our Mission

Our Goals

We constantly boost our service standards to achieve three primary goals for our clients.

Our Values

Our Coverage

Global Coverage

With our secure network of partners covering 214 countries, we pride ourselves in our ability to coordinate and quickly mobilize resources to plan and execute large scale on-site due diligence projects across multiple jurisdictions within tight time constraint.

Our Coverage

Coverage in China

With our strong local expertise and more than 20 years of experience operating in Mainland China, we offer a wide range of due diligence products, combining technology and our industry knowledge, uniquely designed for businesses in the local market. Our service capacity covering over 687 cities, 31 provinces and autonomous regions.

Our Coverage

Our Presence

Setting off from a Hong Kong based foundation, CBI's team from 13 places of business excelled in services, leaving footprints in 214 countries across the globe, embracing different culture, offering integrated professional duediligence services to multinational and multicultural clients.

Our Technology

CBI Portals
CBI SKY
CBI MAP
CBI Mega Terminal

CBI Portals

Innovation and technology play a critical role in the success of modern business. We reform communication, operation, and collaboration by implementing the latest technology to CBI portals which cater both internal and external needs.

All-rounded internal portal for our team to perform research works in automatic and efficient ways. Streamlining our workflows and process in a centralized portal, to accelerate progress and allocate resources for better cause.
Advanced client portal to bring a brand-new collaborative experience to our valuable clients, we maintain agility and modify features to suit market needs.

CBI SKY

CBI SKY is a web-based collaborative portal where all parties involved in a project can communicate, share and collaborate. It is the key to efficient project management that allows our clients to enjoy various key features anytime free-of-charge.

Consolidated Order Records & Invoices – view all your order status and invoices with just one click
Real-Time Report Updates – download reports anytime without email size limitation
Track Changes – access older versions of your reports and track changes along the way
Multiple User Access – provide access to projects across different parties upon request
Key Market News – stay abreast of the latest industry news

CBI MAP

CBI MAP is a comprehensive IPO market tracking database allowing clients to access the platform and search for the latest activities of IPO applicants and sponsors quickly. It is an essential tool for sponsors to find references and conduct comparable analysis when working on IPO projects.

Company database with complete IPO trackrecord from application to listing
Categorized data for various analysis needs, such as by industry, business location and professional parties
Complete sponsor records including licensing, change of representatives and ROs
AI and data grabbing technology to ensure information is fresh and up-to-date

CBI Mega Terminal

CBI Mega Terminal is an all-around production platform which integrates and centralizes all the research works and workflow. It is designed as a production centre to provide high flexibility and agility in response to the rapid market changes.

Product Configuration Platform – Dynamic configuration of products across jurisdictions
Content Management – Well-structured system to manage our product contents in a standardized presentation
Data Validation – With well-defined data validation rules to eliminate errors or missing information
Automation - Automate the data extraction process from different sources to internal database
Document Library – Storing all the research related materials in a centralized library

Our Awards

Awards & Achievements

Accreditation

The Employees Retraining Board (ERB)

CBI was awarded for its outstanding achievements in manpower training and development as Manpower Developers (MDs).
The Racial Diversity & Inclusion Workplace Certification

CBI has been awarded The Racial Diversity & Inclusion Workplace certification by the Equal Opportunities Commission. This certification recognises our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace in all aspects, where everyone feels valued and respected, to build a harmonised and caring environment for our colleagues.
Caring Company 2016-2023

CBI has been awarded Caring Company for seven consecutive years to acknowledge the company's efforts and contributions for the well-being of the communities and the environment.
“Outstanding Corporate & Non-Commercial Organization” and "Top Ten Highest Volunteer Hours“

With the continuous contributions from our volunteer committee and colleagues in the past year , CBI was awarded the “Outstanding Corporate & Non-Commercial Organization” and "Top Ten Highest Volunteer Hours“ by Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2022. It is a great recognition and encouragement of our hard work, let’s keep serving the community in the future.

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Achieve Greater with Us

07 Nov 2023

Visit Tai Kwun with elderlies
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Last Saturday, our volunteer team visited Tai Kwun with elderlies from Chuk Yuen Estate and enjoyed a meal with them in Central.

It was the first time for many of them to visit Tai Kwun ,we showed them the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy, and Victoria Prison.

They enjoyed the tour a lot that they even wanted to stay longer and explore more after an hour of walk, they seemed to never get tired! It was a meaningful trip for our team to be able to show them around and enrich our own perspectives as well!
01 Nov 2023

Volunteer work with the Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) - CBI Penang
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Our Penang team has participated in volunteer work with the Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK), an organization that helps the less fortunate by distributing food, offering social services, and advocating for the welfare of the underprivileged.

They started their day by delivering food packs to the registered food bank families and gathered again at night distributing meals to the homeless. It was a long day for the team, yet they felt honoured as the volunteer activities gave them a sense of fulfilment and pride that they too can help to make a difference to the society.
30 Oct 2023

The Community Chest Dress Casual Day - Wear Your Moment

It is the 9th year CBI participates in the Dress Casual Day organised by The Community Chest of Hong Kong 香港公益金. Thank you for the continuous support from our colleagues, let's “Wear Your Moment” and build a caring society!
29 Sep 2023

It is a blessing to have the ability to save lives
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CBI Volunteer Committee organised a Blood Donation Day today, hoping to share love and encourage more donors to support the people in need in this festive season. Act now!
14 Sep 2023

Mid-Autumn Festival Blessings to the Elderlies
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Last Sunday, CBI Volunteer Committee arranged a visit with Urban Peacemaker to the families living in Kwai Shing West Estate. Our team has prepared a goodie bag filled with mooncake, Chinese tea leaf and some seasonal fruits for the families. From the genuine expressions of appreciation to heartfelt words of encouragement, their feedback reinforced the impact of our gesture and served as a reminder of the power of kindness.