The move provides flexibility to international investors and promotes yuan internationalisation, says bourse operator HKEX.

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June ChenHong Kong's retail infrastructure bonds edged slightly higher in the gray market ahead of their trading debut today.The bonds closed at HK$100.20 apiece on Futu Securities and Bright Smart Securities & Commodities (1428), slightly above the offer price of HK$100, giving a paper gain of...

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Foreign investors are given additional collateral choices for bond transactions in China starting January. This strategy affords more adaptability to global investors and furthers the global use of the yuan, according to the exchange operator HKEX. Starting January 13, international investors will be allowed to use their holdings of Chinese government and policy bank bonds as security for Northbound Swap Connect transactions. This move, accordin…

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The firm said the enhancement will let offshore investors use these bonds, which are held through Bond Connect, to meet initial margin requirements for Northbound Swap Connect. It is expected to improve capital efficiency and provide more flexibility to international investors. Furthermore, HKEX said that it will also enhance the liquidity of bond holdings in the China Interbank Bond Market. Swap Connect was launched in May 2023. It links the Ho…

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