Notice for Membership Recruitment of the Trading Platform of Macao International Carbon Emission Exchange

Notice for Membership Recruitment of the Trading Platform of Macao International Carbon Emission Exchange

The new - generation green asset trading platform developed by the Macao International Emissions Exchange (MEX for short) was officially launched on October 10, 2025.

During the trial - operation period alone, the platform has recruited 102 members, with a cumulative trading volume of over 1 million tons of carbon credits (covering multiple emission - reduction fields such as wind power, hydropower, and biomass) and 240,000 green power certificates.

After the official launch, the platform will provide a functional closed - loop of "full - scene services and efficient full - link" to solve industry pain points. It will operate in coordination with MEX's first "Carbon Trading BlockChain" plan, which focuses on high - quality carbon credits, forming a development pattern of parallel operation of the traditional trading platform and the Web3 carbon infrastructure.

Highlighted Advantages of the New Platform

• Provide 24 - hour non - stop service in the retail market.

• Real - time fund arrival with T + 0 settlement.

• Support automatic settlement in multiple currencies such as RMB, Hong Kong dollar, and US dollar.

• Offer various bidding methods.

In order to further strengthen the price discovery in the international carbon credit market and stimulate the market vitality of high - quality carbon credits, MEX is now launching a global membership recruitment drive, sincerely inviting institutions and individuals who meet the membership conditions to participate.

I.Membership Authentication and Classification Rules of MEX

All members of the Macao International Emissions Exchange (MEX) membership system must complete identity verification and background checks prior to account opening to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. To effectively manage and serve different market participants, MEX classifies its members into two categories: Trading Members and Non-Trading Members (see the figure below). Hierarchical management is implemented based on their market roles and functional positioning to ensure the clarity and compliance of capital flows, transaction flows, and identity verification.

For more details on membership-related information, please refer to the Membership Management Measures of Macao International Emissions Exchange (MEX).

Document Link: https://www.maceex.com/local_upload/20250626/1938050744521330688.pdf

II. Membership Application Eligibility

(1) The applicant institution shall be legally established and validly existing in accordance with the laws of its jurisdiction, enjoy a good reputation, and possess the necessary corporate governance structure for conducting relevant businesses; it shall commit to and comply with MEX's relevant business rules.

(2) The applicant institution, its authorized representatives, their jurisdiction or country shall not be included in the sanctions lists administered or enforced by the Chinese government, the United Nations Security Council, or the Macao Special Administrative Region Government of China, nor shall their currency be included in such sanctions lists.

(3) The applicant institution shall have a good reputation and business ethics, as well as the necessary organizational capabilities, technical resources, and security measures to supervise its authorized representatives or employees, ensuring compliance with MEX's relevant business rules.

(4) The applicant institution shall maintain stable cash flow and sufficient capital resources.

(5) The applicant institution shall not have been penalized by its jurisdiction or country for dishonesty, fraud, terrorist financing, or other violations in the past three years.

III. Application Process

This recruitment drive commences on October 17, 2025. All applicants may refer to the Account Opening Guide (https://www.maceex.com/guide) and submit their membership applications through the MEX trading platform.

IV. Membership Rights

MEX members are entitled to the following rights:

(1) Conduct business or provide services in accordance with MEX's relevant business rules;

(2) Publish and obtain relevant information through MEX's information network, with the specific use of information subject to MEX's relevant provisions;

(3) Use MEX's relevant facilities, as well as market quotation information and related services provided by MEX;

(4) Participate in member training and relevant business exchange activities organized by MEX;

(5) Have priority in participating in innovative businesses launched by MEX under the same conditions;

(6) Be eligible to compete for MEX's Annual Outstanding Member award;

(7) Supervise MEX's work and put forward criticisms or suggestions;

(8) Enjoy other rights stipulated by MEX;

(9) Waive membership fees for the first year (calculated from the date of membership enrollment).

V. Contact Information

Inquiry Hotlines: +853 6516 4975 / +853 2895 6009

Mailing Address: Unit 1701, 17th Floor, AIA Building, Nos. 251A-301 Avenida Comercial de Macau, Macau

Inquiry Email: co@maceex.com