Core Viewpoint - The development of the bond market in Macau is a key policy focus for the local government, aimed at enhancing financial services and promoting economic diversification [1] Group 1: Bond Market Development - The 2025 Bond Connect Anniversary Forum was held in Hong Kong, focusing on the development of the Chinese bond market and the investment value of RMB assets globally [1] - Macau's bond market has a strong demand for connectivity and internationalization compared to other regions, with efforts to connect with international central securities depositories [1][2] - The issuance of RMB bonds in Macau began in 2019, with the first issuance of 2 billion RMB government bonds led by Bank of China Macau [1][2] Group 2: Infrastructure and Services - The establishment of the Central Securities Depository (MCSD) in December 2021 has created a structured bond market in Macau, with local and foreign banks participating in underwriting [2] - The MCSD provides various services including registration, custody, and settlement, and has facilitated the issuance of bonds listed outside Macau [2][3] - As of May 2025, the total value of debt securities under MCSD custody exceeded 100 billion MOP, with issuers including the Ministry of Finance and local banks [2] Group 3: Future Prospects - The MCSD aims to enhance its systems to provide efficient delivery versus payment (DVP) services and connect with international central securities depositories [3] - The bond issuance mechanism in Macau is evolving, with a focus on high-rated bonds and the introduction of green and ESG-themed bonds [3][4] - The revised financial legal framework in Macau has shifted from an approval system to a registration system for bond issuance, streamlining the process [4]
澳门金融管理局顾问兼MCSD董事刘佳华：打造高效金融基础设施 推动债券市场互联互通
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-07-08 12:43