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Hong Kong lists first Shanghai FTZ green bond to bolster yuan hub status

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Hong Kong is set to list its first green bond from the Shanghai free-trade zone, issued by a subsidiary of Shanghai Electric. This move aims to bolster Hong Kong's position as a key offshore yuan hub amidst increasing competition from mainland China. The 1.5 billion yuan bond, with a 1.8% coupon, will be listed on August 20 and represents the first time a non-financial corporate free-trade zone offshore bond has been offered. AI

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Hong Kong lists first Shanghai FTZ green bond to bolster yuan hub status

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

    Hong Kong to list first Shanghai free-trade zone bond to defend yuan hub status

    Hong Kong is set to welcome its first Shanghai free-trade zone offshore bond, using the landmark listing to defend its status as the world’s pre-eminent offshore yuan hub, amid mounting competition from its mainland rival. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing announced on Thursday th…

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