三季度末“互换通”业务累计清算8.58万亿元 产品体系不断丰富

Core Insights - The "Swap Connect" business has accumulated a clearing volume of 8.58 trillion yuan since its launch, with 1.41 trillion yuan cleared in Q3 2025, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter growth of 22.6% and a year-on-year growth of 45.7% [1] - The product offerings have expanded to include LPR interest rate swap contracts, addressing the risk management needs of the loan market [1][2] - The mechanism allows foreign investors to directly participate in the domestic interest rate derivatives market, providing efficient tools for managing RMB interest rate risks [1][2] Group 1 - The "Swap Connect" business has seen a significant increase in participation, with 103 financial institutions from 15 countries and regions involved [1] - The clearing volume of "Swap Connect" accounted for 11.64% of the total clearing volume in the interbank interest rate swap market in Q3 2025 [1] - The trading structure shows a dominance of the 7-day repo rate (FR007), with a growing diversification in investors' term choices towards medium to long-term products [1] Group 2 - The demand for interest rate risk management among foreign investors is becoming more diversified and refined [2] - Recent enhancements to the "Swap Connect" mechanism include extending the interest rate swap contract duration to 30 years and introducing LPR-based interest rate swap contracts [2][3] - The addition of new market makers and an increase in daily trading limits from 20 billion yuan to 45 billion yuan aims to meet the growing risk management needs of foreign investors [3] Group 3 - The Shanghai Clearing House emphasizes the importance of a robust central counterparty (CCP) clearing mechanism, which has ensured the safe and stable operation of "Swap Connect" amid market volatility [3] - The continuous optimization of the "Swap Connect" business is expected to enhance the international appeal of RMB assets and signify a higher level of financial market openness in China [4] - The ongoing expansion of the RMB interest rate derivatives market is seen as a key driver for the internationalization of the RMB and the establishment of a high-level financial openness framework [4]