Swap Connect will mark another milestone for Hong Kong as a “super-connector” between mainland China and the rest of the world, says Chong Liew.
May 11, 2023The panda bond is the first since the introduction of new rules that allow foreign issuers to freely use the proceeds overseas without restriction.
January 19, 2023The Shanghai regulator is also seeking to explore the possibility of adding bond targets to the Hong Kong Stock Connect.
January 17, 2023Hong Kong is the first government issuer in Asia to issue green bonds in three currencies concurrently, said Financial Secretary Paul Chan.
January 9, 2023The measures include lower Bond Connect fees, a cross-border bond subscription service, and easier access to the FX market for hedging.
July 6, 2022Swap Connect will initially enable Hong Kong and international investors to trade in Mainland interest rate swaps, and potentially other derivatives in futures.
July 5, 2022Foreign institutional investors permitted to participate in the interbank bond market are also allowed to participate in both the SSE and SZSE's exchange bond markets
July 1, 2022The Central Moneymarkets Unit will be further commercialised and upgraded in phases over three years. A new platform will be launched in 2025.
June 14, 2022Foreign institutional investors in the interbank bond market are allowed to also invest in the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchange bond markets.
May 31, 2022Preparation for formal implementation will take about two months. ETF eligibility criteria have been published by HKEX, SSE and SZSE for consultation.
May 30, 2022