BOC HONG KONG(HK:02388) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-15 15:52Group 1 - The new batch of silver bonds in Hong Kong started accepting subscriptions on September 15, with multiple placement agencies reporting a positive response on the first day [1][3] - To encourage more investment in bonds, several placement agencies have introduced a "seven exemptions" offer, which includes waiving subscription fees, bond custody fees, transfer fees, interest代收费, early redemption fees, and maturity redemption fees [3] - On the first day, Bank of China (Hong Kong) reported a total subscription amount that increased by nearly 20% compared to last year, with an average of 28 subscriptions per person, up from 22 last year [3] Group 2 - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) reported an average of over 30 subscriptions per person, which is an increase of approximately 20% compared to the previous year [3] - CITIC Bank International received an average subscription amount of HKD 300,000, which met expectations [3] - The Deputy General Manager of the Personal Financial Products Department at Bank of China (Hong Kong) indicated that with market expectations leaning towards an interest rate reduction cycle, the silver bonds offer a guaranteed return of at least 3.85% over the next three years, making it an attractive investment option for elderly investors seeking stable returns and low-risk characteristics [3]