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HKEX is pleased to be launching the HKEX Issuer Access Platform. This centralised, secure and web-based communication channel is designed to enhance the interaction between listed issuers and HKEX, supporting the ongoing modernisation of Hong Kong’s markets infrastructure. Key features for issuers and advisors: 🟦 Submit and publish regulatory announcements through the platform 🟦 Interact with HKEX’s Listing Division on regulatory matters in a secure manner 🟦 Smart compliance tools such as dashboards, workflow trackers, guides, and automated reminders to support listed issuers in fulfilling their day-to-day compliance and reporting requirements   HKEX plans to release a trial version of the IAP in the second half of 2025, allowing users to familiarise with its functions ahead of a phased launch in the second quarter of 2026.   📽️ Watch this video on how this platform works. More details at 🔗https://lnkd.in/gN3tFFka

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UBP - Union Bancaire Privée Hong Kong hires Greater China trio from BOS and Citi. https://lnkd.in/gUV2aGZW The Swiss private bank has recruited a team head and two relationship managers as Hong Kong boss Teresa Lee continues to grow her army of bankers. #ubp #privatebank #peoplemoves #hongkong #asia

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We are proud to have supported CITIC Securities International Capital Management, Eastfort Asset Management, GF Global Capital and Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited with their first cross-currency repurchase agreements (repo) using Northbound Bond Connect holdings as collateral. We have also helped our clients to reuse the bond collaterals during the repo period. We support the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)’s efforts to improve the market-based mechanism for offshore RMB liquidity management, fostering investor participation. These enhancements follow the HKMA's introduction of allowing Northbound Bond Connect participants to use eligible onshore bonds as collateral to conduct RMB repo business in February this year. CLSA GF Securities (Hong Kong) Learn more about our Renminbi capabilities: https://lnkd.in/gc26UTJN

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The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) priced its first benchmark bond denominated in Hong Kong dollar (HKD), settling locally through the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU). The 5-year Sustainable Development Bond raised HKD 7 billion - the largest supranational deal in the HKD market. Funds will be used to support the financing of the World Bank’s sustainable development activities in its member countries. “We are pleased by the strong investor demand that enabled us to price the largest supranational Hong Kong dollar transaction. Our global funding strategy allows us to raise funds efficiently for development by offering investors a high-quality, liquid product in a variety of currencies,” said Jorge Familiar, Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank. Read more> https://lnkd.in/eX9vWzaz

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Today, the HKMA and the Treasury Markets Association (TMA) co-organised the Treasury Markets Summit 2025 in Hong Kong. The event was attended by more than 300 participants from banks, financial institutions, and asset management firms. In his keynote speech, Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA and Honorary President of the TMA Council, discussed the opportunities that lie ahead for the further development of renminbi business in the city. Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA and Chair of the TMA Executive Board, also offered a look back at the evolution of Hong Kong’s treasury markets and TMA’s key achievements over the past two decades.  The Summit’s panels covered three important topics, including the latest financial world order, Hong Kong as a hub of corporate treasury centres, and the changes brought by artificial intelligence to treasury markets. Attending HKMA executives and other distinguished guest speakers discussed both opportunities and challenges facing the industry, emphasising the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking solutions.   Looking ahead, collaboration and innovation are key to shaping the future of Hong Kong’s treasury markets. We are committed to driving progress and continuing these conversations beyond the Summit. Read more about the Summit here: https://lnkd.in/gnjv3EFd #HKMA #TreasurySummit2025 #Finance

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We’re pleased to have supported several banks, securities firms and hedge funds in their first trades under the offshore Bond Connect Repo business launched by HKMA earlier this week. As a designated market maker, we’ve helped our global clients including CITIC Securities International Capital Management Limited (a business arm under CITIC Securities International, "CSI"), Capula Investment Management and GF Global Capital Limited to complete cross-currency repo transactions, using onshore bonds held via Northbound Bond Connect as collateral. Read more: https://grp.hsbc/6040f2Twr #RepoConnect #BondConnect CLSA Capula Investment Management LLP Cheuk Wong

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On 3 September 2025, our Financial Services Partner, Pinky Siu, participated in a panel discussion titled “Opportunities for Covered Call, Defined Outcome & Alternative ETFs” at the 6th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Asia Pacific, Hong Kong, organised by ETFGI. Pinky addressed the latest SFC circular on listed closed-ended alternative asset funds, outlining the regulatory requirements and key considerations. She also discussed the recent case of cross-listing of active ETF in Hong Kong and SFC’s “ASPIRe” roadmap on virtual assets regulation. Learn more about our Financial Services practice here: https://lnkd.in/gqKmBm7v #Deacons #DeaconsFinancialServices #InvestmentFunds #ETFs #Authorisedfunds #VirtualAsset #Spot #Regulatory #Alternative #ClosedEndedFunds #PrivatEquity #Assetmanagement #InvestmentManagement #ETFGI #ETFGIGlobalETFsInsightsSummits

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