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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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Hong Kong’s offshore Renminbi dim sum bond market is surging toward a record-breaking year, with issuance reaching about RMB475billion to end-August. Karen Ng and Keith Cheung shared their insights on how diversification and rate appeal are driving more international corporates and mainland municipal borrowers to explore the offshore RMB market, with Hong Kong positioned as the hub for cross-border RMB financing, and whether momentum can carry into year-end. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4PUeCXx #StandardChartered #NowIsYourTime #corporatebanking

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Standard Chartered to provide asset services for China Asset Management (Hong Kong) expanded tokenised MMF line-up  Standard Chartered backs rollout as ChinaAMC introduces world’s first RMB-denominated tokenised money market fund alongside USD and HKD products. https://lnkd.in/eC9iXAcZ 

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📣 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 Astorg is pleased to share that its portfolio company IQ-EQ, a global leader in investor services, has acquired Gordian Capital Singapore – Asia’s first and largest institutional cross border fund platform and fund solutions provider. This transformative acquisition strengthens IQ-EQ’s global footprint and positions the firm as the market leader in the fund platform business across Asia-Pacific. With an established presence in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Melbourne - and expansion plans into the Middle East - Gordian Capital significantly enhances IQ-EQ’s regional capabilities. Since first acquiring IQ-EQ in 2016, Astorg has supported its long-term growth strategy and raised a €1.3 billion continuation fund in 2022 to provide additional capital to fuel the company’s ambitious plans. This latest acquisition of Gordian Capital represents a further step in IQ-EQ’s global expansion strategy, and a step forward in its mission to serve institutional clients across key international markets. 👇𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: https://ow.ly/efWn50Wt22W #AstorgPortfolio #Flasghip #BusinessExpansion #Growth #M&A #InvestorServices #FundPlatform

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#LCH is delighted to announce that ICBC (Asia) has joined LCH #SwapClear as a direct clearing member. This membership grants ICBC (Asia) and by extension, the broader ICBC Group, full access to LCH SwapClear’s industry-recognised, multi-currency clearing capabilities, reflecting the Group’s growth ambitions in the international derivatives market. For more information, visit: ⁠https://lseg.group/3KqX6nN

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📈 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 👉 https://lnkd.in/ged-tg9x Securities lending has developed far beyond its early role of resolving settlement issues. It now plays a central part in supporting liquidity and trading activity across public markets. 🔑 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 1️⃣ Definition and Market Role At its core, securities lending is a loan of securities — typically from long-term institutional holders to broker-dealers — in exchange for collateral and a fee. It supports a range of trading strategies including short selling and arbitrage. 2️⃣ Growth Drivers Market efficiency demands, increased derivatives activity, and yield-focused strategies have all contributed to greater interest from both borrowers and lenders. Regulatory reforms have also opened access in more jurisdictions. 3️⃣ Borrower Profiles The main borrowers include broker-dealers and hedge funds. Their lending needs arise from activities such as managing proprietary positions, financing inventory, and executing synthetic trades. 4️⃣ Revenue Potential Stock loan fees and reinvested collateral returns can boost portfolio performance. Key variables include loan size, security type, duration, and collateral flexibility. 5️⃣ Legal and Operational Infrastructure To support scale and reduce risk, participants rely on standard agreements — such as the GMSLA — and established procedures for settlement, margin calls, and default handling. 📌 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Securities lending improves capital efficiency and supports trade execution. For institutional investors, it provides an additional revenue stream without giving up ownership or long-term strategy. For intermediaries, it provides access to inventory that enables pricing and hedging opportunities. Credit: Nomura Global Markets #EquityFinance #SecuritiesLending #CapitalMarkets #InstitutionalInvesting #FinancialServices — 💰 𝗠&𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 - https://lnkd.in/gsvG2eDh 📊 𝗜𝗕 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/gJEGnBC7 📚 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/gNNZBude  —

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Hyun Song Shin summarises the September 2025 #BISQuarterly Review and, along with Gaston Gelos and Frank Smets, answers journalists’ questions about market developments, the state of the global economy and fiscal policy. “High levels of leverage in the non-bank financial sector creates conditions for liquidity stresses that have broader repercussions. Fiscal developments warrant attention in this regard, as greater issuance of government bonds has been increasingly absorbed by highly leveraged investors, such as hedge funds. Historical experience suggests that market stress could emerge well before debt levels exceed textbook definitions of sustainability." – Hyun Song Shin Listen to our #BISness podcast on the BIS website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast listening platforms. Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4pnMwOx Spotify: https://bit.ly/46icTMX Our website: https://bit.ly/4n6NQnr

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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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