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State Grid's US$2.2B dim sum bond deal sets new record in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's offshore yuan bond market has reached new heights with a record-breaking issuance by State Grid Corporation of China. The company raised US$2.2 billion through dim sum bonds, attracting unprecedented investor demand with orders exceeding 13 times the amount offered. This deal highlights the growing appeal of Hong Kong's offshore yuan market, which has seen nearly 500 billion yuan in issuances in the first seven months of the year. AI

RANK_REASON Significant bond issuance by a major state-owned enterprise in an offshore market. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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State Grid's US$2.2B dim sum bond deal sets new record in Hong Kong

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yulu Ao ·

    Hong Kong’s dim sum bond market hits new heights as State Grid deal draws record orders

    Hong Kong’s offshore yuan bond market has seen another record-breaking deal – the largest single issuance by a Chinese state-owned enterprise – underscoring the growing appeal of the city’s dim sum bond market. State Grid Corporation of China raised 14.9 billion yuan (US$2.2 bill…