智通财经网·2025-11-05 05:47Core Insights - The "Swap Connect" has become a significant channel for foreign institutional investors to manage RMB interest rate risks since its launch, with increasing trading volumes reported [1] Group 1: Trading Activity - As of September 2025, 83 domestic and foreign investors from 15 countries and regions have participated in the "Swap Connect," achieving a total of 16,000 transactions with a nominal principal of 8.58 trillion RMB [1] - In the third quarter of this year, the nominal amount cleared through the "Swap Connect" reached 1.4 trillion RMB, representing a quarter-on-quarter growth of 25% [1] Group 2: Future Developments - The "Swap Connect" will accelerate its development in 2025 with several optimization measures, including an increase in the daily net limit to 45 billion RMB starting October 13, 2025 [1] - The maximum remaining term for interest rate swap contracts will be extended to 30 years, and the reference rates will be expanded to include the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR 1Y) [1] - The range of eligible collateral will be broadened to include onshore government bonds and policy financial bonds [1] Group 3: Market Support - To better meet the needs of foreign investors in managing RMB interest rate risks, a dynamic adjustment mechanism for "Swap Connect" quote providers has been established under the guidance of the People's Bank of China [1] - Recently, three new "northbound swap connect" quote providers have been added, expanding the total number of quote providers to 23 institutions, which enhances market liquidity and the attractiveness of RMB assets for global investors [1]