9月24日，债券通"南向通"迎来上线4周年。作为连接内地与香港以及国际金融市场的重要渠 道，"南向通"进一步提升了两地金融市场联通效率和一体化程度，在为内地投资者投资香港及全球金融 市场提供便利的同时，也为香港注入了新的活力和能量。 在彭博大中华区总裁汪大海看来，债券通"南向通"的正式上线，是中国债券市场实现"南北双向"互 联互通的重要里程碑。"南向通"的开通和平稳运行，不仅巩固了香港市场在债券融资方面的地位，也为 境内投资者在境外市场进行多元化资产配置提供了宝贵机会。 优化扩容稳步推进 自"南向通"推出以来，相关措施也在不断优化。今年1月，中国人民银行行长潘功胜在亚洲金融论 坛上宣布了债券通"南向通"的一系列优化措施，其中支持境内投资者更便利购买多币种债券、延长结算 时间、增加托管行等措施目前已落地。7月8日，中国人民银行金融市场司副司长江会芬介绍，将扩大境 内投资者范围至券商、基金、保险、理财等4类非银行金融机构。 机构对此积极响应。"多币种、多市场的配置有助于非银行金融机构降低单一市场利率波动对投资 组合的影响，提升抗风险能力，同时将进一步激发相关金融产品的创新与业务拓展。"景顺董事总经 理、亚太区固定 ...

Core Insights - The "Southbound Bond Connect" has marked its fourth anniversary, enhancing the connectivity and integration of financial markets between mainland China and Hong Kong, while providing new opportunities for mainland investors to access global markets [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance and Growth - As of the end of August 2023, the "Southbound Bond Connect" has 971 bonds with a total balance of 574.21 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 21% in custodial balance [2]. - The demand for diversified overseas bond assets among investors and supportive policies from regulatory bodies have been crucial for the growth of the "Southbound Bond Connect" [2]. Group 2: Institutional Impact and Opportunities - The "Southbound Bond Connect" offers mainland investors a wider range of investment channels and supports the growth of Hong Kong's offshore RMB bond market, enhancing the international recognition of RMB financing [3]. - Participation in the "Southbound Bond Connect" is seen as an opportunity for domestic institutions to improve their international operational capabilities and risk management skills [3][4]. Group 3: Policy Enhancements and Future Prospects - Recent policy measures have optimized the "Southbound Bond Connect," including facilitating the purchase of multi-currency bonds and extending settlement times [4]. - The expansion of eligible domestic investors to include various non-bank financial institutions is expected to enhance liquidity and activity in the Hong Kong bond market [4]. Group 4: Market Dynamics and Challenges - The increasing demand for overseas asset allocation among domestic investors is a key driver for the "Southbound Bond Connect," alongside ongoing policy support and infrastructure improvements [6]. - There is a need for more risk mitigation tools and international cooperation to address cross-border risks and enhance the development of regulatory standards [6].

Core Viewpoint - The expansion of the Bond Connect "Southbound" channel will facilitate the investment of domestic investors in offshore bond markets, allowing more non-bank institutions such as funds, brokerages, insurance, and wealth management firms to participate. This measure will take effect on August 25, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Expansion of Southbound Bond Connect - The Southbound Bond Connect previously targeted 41 bank-type financial institutions and qualified domestic institutional investors (QDII and RQDII) for offshore bond investments. The expansion will now include four types of non-bank institutions [3][6]. - The expansion is expected to enhance global asset allocation channels for non-bank institutions, improving investment flexibility and potential returns. It will also stimulate innovation in financial products and business development [3][4]. - The annual quota for the Southbound Bond Connect, currently set at 500 billion RMB, may be increased as more institutions participate, leading to higher demand for offshore bond assets and increased activity in the Hong Kong bond market [6][7]. Group 2: Market Impact and Future Expectations - The expansion is anticipated to inject new liquidity into the Hong Kong bond market and deepen the interconnection between domestic and foreign markets, potentially driving further policy and infrastructure optimization [3][7]. - The issuance of dim sum bonds (RMB-denominated bonds issued in Hong Kong) is projected to reach 94.4 billion USD in 2024, indicating a growing market for RMB-denominated assets [8]. - There are expectations for the introduction of a "Swap Connect" to help domestic investors manage interest rate risks associated with offshore bonds, as the current market environment presents significant interest rate volatility [10].