Bond Connect

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, was the first guest speaker at the Bond Connect Launch Ceremony.

Pan Gongsheng, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaking at the Bond Connect Launch Ceremony.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Norman Chan speaking at the Bond Connect Launch Ceremony.

HKEX Chairman C K Chow said Bond Connect is an important channel for international investment in the Mainland’s bond market.

The gong-striking ceremony was witnessed by Carrie Lam, Huang Liuquan, Vice-Minister of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council; Qiu Hong, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong; Paul Chan, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, HKEX Chairman C K Chow, HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li and CFETS Executive Vice President Zhang Yi and other guests.

Bond Connect commenced after Pan Gongsheng and Norman Chan (seventh from the left in the front) hit the gong.

Seven issuers held a joint bond launch ceremony during the event.

Bond Connect Company Limited, a joint venture of CFETS and HKEX that supports Bond Connect-related trading services, investor education and other services, also celebrated its inauguration today.

There was a toast to celebrate the inauguration of Bond Connect Company Limited.

Zhang Yi and Charles Li welcomed guests to the Bond Connect Launch Ceremony.