Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing
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Hong Kong is advancing its strategy to attract Southeast Asian markets by facilitating a US$1.5 billion Islamic bond listing by the Malaysian government on both Bursa Malaysia and HKEX. This milestone follows a recent visit to Kuala Lumpur by Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui. The dual listing represents a concrete outcome of Hong Kong's charm offensive in ASEAN, aiming to strengthen its role as an international financial center.
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A US$1.5 billion Islamic bond (sukuk) is being dual-listed in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
The bond is listed on both Bursa Malaysia and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).
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Hong Kong is trying to attract Southeast Asian companies and markets into its financing orbit.
South China Morning Post- A US$1.5 billion Islamic bond (sukuk) is being dual-listed in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
- This is a milestone for Hong Kong's financial services sector.
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Loaded language removedHong Kong’s push to draw Southeast Asian companies and markets into its financing orbit has scored a milestone, with the Malaysian government preparing to list a US$1.5 billion Islamic bond in the international financial centre later this week.
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Hong Kong is trying to attract Southeast Asian companies and markets into its financing orbit.
South China Morning PostThe Malaysian government is listing a US$1.5 billion Islamic bond in Hong Kong.
South China Morning PostThe bond is listed on both Bursa Malaysia and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).
South China Morning PostThis listing is the first concrete result of a visit to Kuala Lumpur led by Christopher Hui.
South China Morning PostChristopher Hui is the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong.
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