Bond Connect Flash Report - March 2026
Highlights of the Month
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- Northbound Bond Connect: The monthly trading volume of March was RMB 1,224.1 billion, and the monthly average daily turnover stood at RMB 55.6 billion, with both metrics hitting all-time highs. Policy financial bond and Chinese government bond were the most popular bond types, accounting for 59% and 24% of the trading volume respectively.
- Northbound Swap Connect: 1461 transactions were traded in March 2026, with volume of RMB 820.797 billion. By the end of March, 95 overseas institutions were onboarded under Northbound Swap Connect.
- ePrime Issuance Service successfully facilitated 5 issuances with total issue size of RMB 6.731 billion equivalent in March. Participating underwriters of this month, listed in alphabetical order, included ABC International, Bank of China Hong Kong Branch, China CITIC Bank International, China International Capital Corporation, CITIC Securities, CMB Wing Lung Bank, CNCB Capital, Guotai Junan International, Huatai International, and Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch.
- On 18 March, BCCL was invited by ICMA to attend its Global Repo and Collateral Forum (GRCF) and introduced BCCL’s expanded service scope of Repo Business with a working group member of ICMA. During the meeting, BCCL showcased its newly added Cross-Boundary Bond Repo and Offshore RMB Bond Repo sections on the official website, and shared the access application guidance, trading arrangements, and other related information for offshore investors to participate in the bond repo business.
- PMIP disclosed the pre- and post-issuance information of 105 primary bonds in March.
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Disclaimer:
The information contained in this document is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell any securities or to provide any investment advice or service of any kind. This document is not directed at, and is not intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject any of Bond Connect Company Limited ("BCCL") and/or its affiliates to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.
No section or clause in this document may be regarded as creating any obligation on BCCL and/or its affiliates. Rights and obligations with regard to the trading and settlement of any securities effected on the CFETS, including through the Bond Connect, shall be set out solely in the applicable rules of the Entities, as well as the applicable laws, rules and regulations of Mainland of China and Hong Kong in effect from time to time.
Although the information contained in this document is obtained or compiled from sources believed to be reliable, BCCL and/or its affiliates assume no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the information or for the consequences thereof. **It should not be used as a substitute for investment, accounting, tax, legal or other professional advice. If you are in any doubt about the contents of this document, you should seek independent professional advice.**BCCL and/or its affiliates assume no responsibility or liability for any cost, expense, loss or damage, directly or indirectly, howsoever caused, of any kind, arising from the use of or reliance upon any information provided in this document, or in the presentation given.
**Forward-looking statements: This document may contain forward-looking statements, including but not limited to projections, estimates, forecasts, and opinions. These statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. BCCL and/or its affiliates do not undertake any obligation to update these statements in light of new information or future events. **