Core Insights - The "Swap Connect" trading and clearing scale has significantly increased, with a total clearing volume of 5.3 trillion yuan in 2025, marking a 45% year-on-year growth [1] - The "Swap Connect" has become a key tool for foreign investors to manage RMB interest rate risks since its launch in May 2023, contributing to the ongoing high-level opening of China's financial market [1] - The trading structure is primarily based on the 7-day interbank repo rate (FR007), with a growing variety of transaction types and an expanding participant base [2] Group 1 - In Q4 2025, the cumulative clearing volume of "Swap Connect" reached 1.33 trillion yuan, with 110 domestic and foreign investors participating, covering regions including China, Europe, the US, Australia, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan [1] - The daily net limit for "Swap Connect" was raised to 45 billion yuan in October 2024, which effectively increased overall trading volume [1] - The clearing volume of "Swap Connect" accounted for 12.05% of the total clearing volume in the interbank interest rate swap market during the same period [1] Group 2 - The trading structure is diverse, with a focus on the 7-day interbank repo rate (FR007), while medium to long-term transactions have slightly increased, although most trades remain within one year [2] - Domestic banks and securities firms are the main domestic quote providers for "Swap Connect," with a recent expansion of domestic quote providers and a dynamic adjustment mechanism to enhance market participation [2] - The effective risk management by the central counterparty has been crucial for the stable operation of "Swap Connect," ensuring adequate risk resource reserves and reducing capital occupation for cross-border fund flows [2] Group 3 - In 2025, the types of "Swap Connect" products have been further enriched, with new measures accelerating financial opening and efficiency [3] - The clearing period for "Swap Connect" contracts was extended to 30 years, and new LPR1Y-linked interest rate swaps were included in centralized clearing, attracting active participation from domestic and foreign institutions [3] - Future plans include enhancing the "Swap Connect" mechanisms based on operational experiences and feedback from participants, focusing on diversified risk management needs and strengthening cross-border financial services [3]
2025年“互换通”扩容升级 助力高水平对外开放
Jin Rong Shi Bao·2026-02-04 03:29