Hong Kong Dollar Bond Sales Surge as Global Issuers Seek Safe Haven

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 14

Global issuers are increasingly selling bonds in Hong Kong dollars, seeking a haven amid Middle East tensions.
A record HK$189.8 billion of such notes have been sold this year, with major deals from the World Bank and other development banks.
Hong Kong dollar bonds are attracting demand due to their stability, lower volatility, and attractive funding costs compared to US dollar markets.

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