HKEX Swap Connect starts 2026 with strong momentum

4th February, 2026

Aravind Bulusu
Traditional red-sailed junk boat in Hong Kong harbour with city skyline.

The Asian Exchange’s Swap Connect Northbound Channel has cleared a record monthly notional of RMB 576.6 billion (£61 billion) in January 2026, bolstering connectivity between the Chinese Mainland and international markets.

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Bank of America
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Marex
Morgan Stanley
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SocGen
Susquehanna
MUFG Investor Services
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