About Us - CBI

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Incorporated in 1996, Central Business Information Limited (CBI) is a global business information company with operations in China, China Hong Kong and 214 countries around the world.

We offer a full range of services including Due Diligence, Business Credit Report, Employment Screening, Asset Search, Business Verification and Site Investigation for different business sectors and industries. With our local expertise and experience in many regions, we deliver accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date business intelligence to clients instantly and directly, helping them make the right decisions and take the best actions.

CBI currently operates five established offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi’an with over 300 staff members. Each department is led by highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals who deliver premium service to clients.

CBI works with clients to develop innovative services by combining technology, expertise and industry knowledge. Our competitive edges not only include a wide range of products and geographic coverage, we also provide ongoing post-sales services to make sure every single need of clients will be fully satisfied. 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 for our various products.

Over the years, our teams have built a strong client base - including the world's largest C.P.A. firms, law firms, investment institutions, commercial banks, listed companies and government authorities - that have been counting on CBI for quality business information in many aspects.

At CBI, we are committed to helping clients build the safe and impartial business environment that is constructed on a foundation of timely and accurate information.

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Integrity

We maintain honest, direct, and loyal relations with clients.

Commitment

We are committed to helping clients prevent risks and build trust.

Insight

We listen to clients, find out what they need and bring them effective solutions.

Innovation

We help clients meet the commercial challenges by constantly creating innovative ways of gathering facts, and turning those data into strategic business insights.

Independence

We strive to protect our independence from any interference.

Passion

We devote our excellence to all we do and are committed to setting new standards for the research profession.

	HKMA Quality Award 2018 Special Award for Established and Medium Enterprises The HKMA Quality Award brings public recognition to organizations that have achieved outstanding quality standards and are committed to quality management. CBI received the honour for its focused pursuant in providing quality business information to customers through its stringently-governed investigation processes and systems. Top
	DHL/SCMP HKBA 2017 SME Award Hong Kong Business Awards has been the renowned honours programme for businesses and leaders since 1990. CBI was awarded the SME category in recognition of the brand's entrepreneurial vision and contribution. Top
	APEA 2017 Professional & Business Services Industry Mr. Ray Chan, President and founder of CBI, was awarded the Professional & Business Services Industry of the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2017 organized by Enterprise Asia to recognize his outstanding entrepreneurial excellence. Top
	Caring Company 2016-2019 CBI has been awarded Caring Company for three consecutive years to acknowledge the company's efforts and contributions for the well-being of the communities and the environment. Top
	Good MPF Employer 2014-2019 CBI has been labeled Good MPF Employer for four consecutive years for the company's endeavour in providing enhanced retirement protection to its employees. Top
	Family-friendly Employers 2015-2018 Distinguished Family-friendly Employers CBI was awarded the Distinguished Family-Friendly Employers for its well-designed and tailored family-friendly employment policies and practices (FFEPPs). Top
	ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme 2019 - 2020 The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) CBI was awarded for its outstanding achievements in manpower training and development as Manpower Developers (MDs). Top

	2018-2019 China Recruiting and Staffing Solution Provider Value Awards China Top 10 Reference Check Service Providers Winning the award for two years in a row is a reaffirming proof of CBI's achievement in the reference check industry where we have been working meticulously for the past 20 years. Top
	Best HR Service Providers in Greater China 2018-2019 "The 14th Best Human Resources Service Providers in Greater China" organized by HRoot, a leading HR media company, is currently the most authoritative HR service assessment event in the country. CBI has won the Best HR Service Providers in Greater China 2018-2019, now for two years in a row, demonstrated market recognition as an outstanding performer in various segments of the HR industry. Top
	China HR Pioneer Awards 2019 Best Reference Check Providers 2019 CBI's expertise in reference check helps companies avoid and manage risks in talent search. Our services ensure acquisition process well-guarded and company may develop and moves forward smoothly. CBI was awarded the Best Reference Check Providers awarded by TopHR,which demonstrates the strength and authoritativeness of our quality services. Top
	China BOLE Outstanding Human Resources Award 2019 Outstanding Reference Check Service Providers Having stood out from more than 120 companies and 200 human resources service agencies after rounds of screening, CBI was proud to be selected as an Outstanding Reference Check Service Provider by the China BOLE Outstanding Human Resources Award. This marks the milestone of CBI's achievement with the recognition and support received from players in the HR industry. Top

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