Core Insights - The International Bank for Settlements has released a survey indicating that Hong Kong remains the fourth largest foreign exchange center globally and the largest offshore renminbi business hub [1] Foreign Exchange Market - The average daily trading volume of foreign exchange in Hong Kong increased by 27.2%, rising from $694.4 billion in April 2022 to $883.1 billion in April 2025 [1] - Foreign exchange swap contracts are the most actively traded instruments, accounting for 64% of the average daily trading volume, which amounts to $563.7 billion [1] Offshore Renminbi Market - Hong Kong maintains its position as the largest offshore renminbi foreign exchange and over-the-counter interest rate derivatives center [1] - The average daily trading volume of renminbi foreign exchange transactions surged by 64.8%, increasing from $191.2 billion in April 2022 to $315.1 billion in April 2025 [1] - The average daily trading volume of renminbi over-the-counter interest rate derivatives also rose by 67.1%, from $14.7 billion in April 2022 to $24.5 billion in April 2025 [1] Over-the-Counter Interest Rate Derivatives - The average daily trading volume of over-the-counter interest rate derivatives in Hong Kong reached $84.1 billion in April 2025 [1] - The most actively traded over-the-counter interest rate derivatives in the Hong Kong market are denominated in US dollars, renminbi, and Australian dollars [1]
国际结算银行调查结果显示:香港继续是全球第四大外汇中心
Xin Hua Wang·2025-09-30 22:39