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London Clearing House accepts yuan bonds as collateral, boosting currency internationalization

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The London Clearing House (LCH), owned by the London Stock Exchange Group, has started accepting Chinese government bonds denominated in offshore yuan, known as dim sum bonds, as collateral. This development, led by the Bank of China, allows investors to use these yuan bonds for margin requirements, overcoming previous hurdles that favored U.S. Treasuries and European bonds. The move signifies a step forward in China's efforts to internationalize its currency and integrate its debt into global financial markets, reflecting a growing investor interest in yuan assets. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy change by a major financial infrastructure provider impacting currency internationalization. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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London Clearing House accepts yuan bonds as collateral, boosting currency internationalization

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daisy Wu ·

    Appetite for yuan assets sees London Clearing House accept dim sum bonds as collateral

    The London Clearing House (LCH) has begun accepting offshore yuan-denominated Chinese government bonds as eligible non-cash collateral, marking a structural milestone in Beijing’s decade-long push to internationalise its currency and integrate its debt into global financial pipel…

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