HKEX Accepts RMB Bonds as Collateral for Derivatives Margin
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According to a report dated November 3, 2026, HKEX has begun accepting eligible RMB bonds as non-cash collateral for margin requirements at its listed derivatives clearing houses. Hong Kong Futures Clearing Limited (HKCC) and the SEHK Options Clearing House (SEOCH) can accept Chinese government bonds and policy bank bonds held through Bond Connect Northbound, as well as offshore-issued Ministry of Finance bonds. The arrangement saw its first submission day on November 2, 2026, when 7 institutions submitted eligible bonds worth more than RMB 400 million.
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HKEX has begun accepting eligible RMB bonds at its listed derivatives clearing houses as non-cash collateral for margin requirements. HKCC and SEOCH can accept Chinese government bonds and policy bank bonds held through Northbound Bond Connect, as well as offshore-issued MOF Bonds. On the first day, 2026 年 11 月 2 日, 7 institutions submitted eligible bonds worth more than RMB 400 million.
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