Core Viewpoint - The liquidity environment in China has shifted from tight to loose, with the central bank conducting significant reverse repos to support the market, indicating a proactive stance on maintaining liquidity during the quarter-end period [1][12]. Market Overview - The bond market experienced fluctuations, with the 10-year and 30-year government bond yields reaching 1.83% and 2.14% respectively, before retreating as equity markets adjusted [1]. - The central bank's actions included a total of 900 billion yuan in 14-day reverse repos and maintaining MLF operations, reflecting a clear intention to support liquidity [1][12]. Bond Yield Changes - As of September 26, 2025, the yields on various maturities showed mixed movements compared to September 19, with the 1-year yield decreasing by 0.75 basis points and the 30-year yield increasing by 1.74 basis points [2][3]. - The 10-year government bond yield saw a slight decrease of 0.21 basis points, while the 30-year yield increased by 3 basis points over the same period [2][3]. Primary Market Activity - In the primary market, a total of 102 bonds were issued, amounting to 579.73 billion yuan, including 3 government bonds worth 247.53 billion yuan and 78 local government bonds totaling 196.05 billion yuan [7]. - Upcoming issuance plans for the week of September 28 to September 30 include 33 bonds, all of which are local government bonds, totaling 107.15 billion yuan [8]. International Market Context - The U.S. bond market saw yields rise, with the 10-year Treasury yield increasing by 5 basis points to 4.18%, reflecting ongoing discussions among Federal Reserve officials regarding future interest rate adjustments [9][10]. - The divergence in opinions among Federal Reserve officials regarding the path of interest rate cuts indicates a complex outlook for global monetary policy, which may impact investor sentiment in the bond markets [9][10][11]. Monetary Policy Insights - The People's Bank of China emphasized the need for a supportive monetary policy stance to ensure liquidity and stabilize the financial market, while also addressing the challenges of domestic demand and low inflation [13][17]. - The central bank's commitment to maintaining a stable yuan exchange rate and enhancing the resilience of the foreign exchange market was highlighted as a key focus area [1][17]. Institutional Perspectives - Analysts from Tianfeng Securities and Caitong Securities noted that the current monetary policy reflects a balance between stability and flexibility, with expectations of controlled liquidity pressure in the upcoming month [18][19]. - The overall sentiment in the bond market remains cautious, with suggestions for investors to adopt strategies focused on short-term bonds and high-quality credit instruments [19].

Core Viewpoint - The optimization of the "Swap Connect" mechanism aims to enhance market vitality and better meet the demand of foreign investors for managing RMB interest rate risks [1][2]. Group 1: Mechanism Optimization - The establishment of a dynamic adjustment mechanism for quote providers and the expansion of the quote provider team will lead to more diversified financial institutions offering competitive quotes, improving pricing efficiency and fairness [1]. - The daily net limit will be raised to 45 billion RMB starting from October 13, 2025, directly addressing the growing demand from foreign investors for RMB interest rate risk hedging [1][2]. Group 2: Market Impact - The increase in the daily net limit not only expands the participation space for foreign investors in the RMB interest rate swap market but also enhances market liquidity and promotes the internationalization of China's domestic financial market [2]. - Since its launch on May 15, 2023, the "Swap Connect" has become an important channel for foreign institutional investors to manage RMB interest rate risks, with over 15 countries and regions participating and completing more than 15,000 transactions totaling a notional principal of 8.15 trillion RMB by the end of August 2025 [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - There is significant potential for further expansion in product range, continuous optimization of mechanisms and processes, and strengthening of risk prevention and regulatory cooperation within the "Swap Connect" framework [3].

Core Viewpoint - The optimization of the "Swap Connect" mechanism aims to enhance market vitality and better meet the demand of foreign investors for managing RMB interest rate risks [1][2]. Group 1: Mechanism Optimization - The establishment of a dynamic adjustment mechanism for "Swap Connect" quote providers and the expansion of the quote provider team will lead to more diversified financial institutions offering competitive quotes, improving pricing efficiency and fairness [1]. - The daily net limit will be raised to 45 billion RMB starting from October 13, 2025, directly addressing the growing demand from foreign investors for RMB interest rate risk hedging [1][2]. Group 2: Market Impact - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange stated that the increase in the daily net limit not only expands the participation space for foreign investors in the RMB interest rate swap market but also enhances market liquidity and continues to promote the internationalization of China's domestic financial market [2]. - Since its launch on May 15, 2023, "Swap Connect" has become an important channel for foreign institutional investors to manage RMB interest rate risks, with over 15 countries and regions participating and completing more than 15,000 transactions totaling a nominal principal of 8.15 trillion RMB by the end of August 2025 [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - There is significant potential for "Swap Connect" to expand its product range, continuously optimize mechanisms and processes, and strengthen risk prevention and regulatory cooperation in the future [3].

Core Insights - The China Foreign Exchange Trading Center announced measures to enhance the "Swap Connect" market to better meet the needs of foreign investors in managing RMB interest rate risks [1] - The measures include establishing a dynamic adjustment mechanism for quote providers and expanding the number of quote providers [1] - The daily net limit for transactions will be increased to 45 billion RMB starting from October 13, 2025 [1] Group 1 - "Swap Connect" has facilitated efficient interest rate risk management for foreign investors since its launch on May 15, 2023 [1] - As of August 31, 2025, 82 foreign investors from 15 countries and regions have conducted over 15,000 RMB interest rate swap transactions, with a nominal principal of 8.15 trillion RMB [1] - The Trading Center aims to continue optimizing the "Swap Connect" mechanism in collaboration with the People's Bank of China and market participants [1]

Core Insights - The "Swap Connect" mechanism allows domestic and foreign investors to connect through Hong Kong and mainland infrastructure institutions, facilitating participation in both Hong Kong and mainland financial derivative markets [1][3] - Recent optimization measures for "Swap Connect" aim to enhance market vitality and better meet the demand of foreign investors for managing RMB interest rate risks [1][4] Group 1 - "Swap Connect" provides foreign investors with a convenient tool for managing interest rate risks, reducing the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the value of their bond holdings [3] - Since its launch on May 15, 2023, "Swap Connect" has facilitated over 15,000 RMB interest rate swap transactions with a nominal principal of 8.15 trillion yuan from 82 foreign investors across 15 countries and regions by the end of August 2025 [3] - The optimization measures include establishing a dynamic adjustment mechanism for "Swap Connect" quote providers and expanding the pool of quote providers [4] Group 2 - A daily net limit dynamic assessment mechanism will be improved, with the daily net limit set to increase to 45 billion yuan starting from October 13, 2025 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The China Foreign Exchange Trading Center is optimizing the "Swap Connect" mechanism to enhance market vitality and better meet the needs of foreign investors in managing RMB interest rate risks [1] Group 1: Mechanism Enhancements - A dynamic adjustment mechanism for "Swap Connect" quote providers will be established, and the number of quote providers will be expanded [1] - A daily net limit dynamic assessment mechanism will be improved, with the daily net limit increased to 45 billion RMB starting from October 13, 2025 [1] Group 2: Market Impact - Since its launch on May 15, 2023, "Swap Connect" has provided a convenient and efficient tool for foreign investors to manage interest rate risks associated with RMB asset allocation [1] - As of the end of August 2025, 82 foreign investors from 15 countries and regions have conducted over 15,000 RMB interest rate swap transactions, with a nominal principal amount of 8.15 trillion RMB [1]

Group 1 - As of the end of August, the net asset value of public funds in China reached a record high of 36.25 trillion yuan, marking the first time the scale has surpassed 36 trillion yuan [1] Group 2 - The China Foreign Exchange Trading Center announced the optimization of the "Swap Connect" operating mechanism under the guidance of the People's Bank of China, which includes establishing a dynamic adjustment mechanism for quote providers and expanding the provider team [1] - Starting from October 13, 2025, the daily net limit for "Swap Connect" will be increased to 45 billion yuan [1] Group 3 - The Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges announced the holiday trading arrangements for the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival in 2025, with the market closed from October 1 to October 8, and resuming normal trading on October 9 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Foreign Exchange Trading Center is optimizing the "Swap Connect" mechanism to enhance market vitality and better meet the demand of foreign investors for managing RMB interest rate risks [1] Group 1: Mechanism Optimization - The new measures include establishing a dynamic adjustment mechanism for "Swap Connect" quote providers and expanding the number of quote providers [1] - A daily net limit dynamic assessment mechanism will be improved, with the daily net limit raised to 45 billion RMB starting from October 13, 2025 [1] Group 2: Market Impact - Since its launch on May 15, 2023, "Swap Connect" has facilitated RMB asset allocation for foreign investors, serving as an efficient tool for interest rate risk management [1] - As of August 31, 2025, 82 foreign investors from 15 countries and regions have conducted over 15,000 RMB interest rate swap transactions, with a nominal principal of 8.15 trillion RMB [1] Group 3: Future Collaboration - The trading center will continue to work closely with domestic and foreign market participants and infrastructure under the guidance of the People's Bank of China to further optimize the "Swap Connect" mechanism [1] - This initiative aims to support the high-level opening of China's financial market and the internationalization of the RMB [1]

Core Viewpoint - The optimization of the "Swap Connect" mechanism aims to enhance market vitality and better meet the needs of foreign investors in managing RMB interest rate risks [1] Group 1: Mechanism Enhancements - The "Swap Connect" will implement a dynamic adjustment mechanism for quote providers and expand the number of quote providers [1] - A daily net limit dynamic assessment mechanism will be improved, with the daily net limit raised to 45 billion RMB starting from October 13, 2025 [1] Group 2: Market Impact - Since its launch on May 15, 2023, "Swap Connect" has facilitated efficient interest rate risk management for foreign investors in RMB asset allocation [1] - As of August 31, 2025, 82 foreign investors from 15 countries and regions have completed over 15,000 RMB interest rate swap transactions, with a nominal principal of 8.15 trillion RMB [1] Group 3: Future Collaboration - The trading center will continue to optimize the "Swap Connect" mechanism in collaboration with the People's Bank of China and market participants both domestically and internationally [1] - This initiative supports the high-level opening of China's financial market and the internationalization of the RMB [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the optimization of the "Swap Connect" mechanism to enhance the interconnectivity and vitality of the interest rate swap market between mainland China and Hong Kong [1][2] - The China Foreign Exchange Trading Center announced the establishment of a dynamic adjustment mechanism for market makers and the expansion of the market maker team [1] - Starting from October 13, 2025, the daily net limit for "Swap Connect" will be increased to 45 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - Since its launch on May 15, 2023, "Swap Connect" has facilitated efficient interest rate risk management for foreign investors in RMB asset allocation, with a total of over 15,000 transactions and a nominal principal of 8.15 trillion yuan from 82 foreign investors across 15 countries and regions by the end of August 2025 [1] - In May 2024, the "Swap Connect" mechanism will be further optimized to include new interest rate swap contracts with international currency market settlement days and historical interest rates, as well as contract compression features [1] - There is a growing interest from international investors in RMB interest rate swaps, leading to increased demand for "Swap Connect" products, prompting market institutions to suggest expanding trading limits and diversifying product offerings [1][2]