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Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation completes world's largest digital bond issuance

Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation priced a HK$12 billion digital bond sale, attracting HK$24 billion in orders and setting a new global record for tokenized bonds.

➤ Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation has completed the world's largest digital bond issuance, raising HK$12 billion and attracting HK$24 billion in orders. ➤ The blockchain-based issuance significantly reduced settlement time from five business days to three, demonstrating advancements in tokenized fixed-income markets. ➤ This landmark deal reinforces Hong Kong's strategy to become a leading international financial center for tokenized assets and encourages wider adoption of digital bonds.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Tokenized Bond Expert Group with 21 Institutions Including J.P. Morgan and HSBC

➤ The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a "Tokenized Bond Expert Group" with 21 institutions, including major global banks, to promote the adoption and expansion of tokenized bonds. ➤ The group will focus on policy measures, market practices, and technological innovation, building on HKMA's previous successful proof-of-concept projects, including the world's first tokenized government green bond. ➤ This initiative aims to solidify Hong Kong's position as an international digital finance hub and a 'digital gateway' connecting mainland China and global markets, with future focus on secondary market infrastructure and cross-border legal coherence.

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JPMorgan and HSBC Join Hong Kong Tokenized Bonds Expert Group

Tokenized bonds gain momentum as HKMA adds JPMorgan, HSBC, and UBS to a new group reviewing rules, market standards, and infrastructure.

➤ Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has formed an expert group, including major banks like JPMorgan and HSBC, to advance tokenized bonds. ➤ The group will focus on reviewing rules, market standards, and infrastructure to support wider adoption and scalability of tokenized bonds. ➤ This initiative builds on Hong Kong's previous digital bond deals and aims to move tokenization beyond pilot programs into market practice.

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HashKey Enters HKMA Bond Circle as Hong Kong's RWA Market Passes a HK$10 Billion Test

HashKey Enters HKMA Bond Circle as Hong Kong's RWA Market Passes a HK$10 Billion Test

➤ HashKey has joined the HKMA's Tokenised Bond Expert Group, signaling Hong Kong's RWA market's maturation beyond initial demand tests, with a recent sovereign issuance reaching HK$10 billion. ➤ The focus is shifting to settlement infrastructure, particularly through Project Ensemble, which pilots tokenized deposits and wholesale CBDC for faster, more efficient transactions, aiming to create liquidity and reduce risk. ➤ While the market shows promise with scaled issuances and improved settlement, near-term risks include limited participation in the controlled pilot environment, with success hinging on broader adoption by dealers, custodians, and buyers.

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Hong Kong Enlists JPMorgan and HSBC for Tokenized Bond Expansion

Hong Kong taps JPMorgan, HSBC and other firms to scale tokenized bonds through a new HKMA expert group.

➤ Hong Kong has established a new expert group, including major financial institutions like JPMorgan and HSBC, to drive the expansion of tokenized bonds. ➤ The group will focus on reviewing policy measures, market practices, and technological innovations to support wider adoption and scalability of tokenized bond issuance and trading. ➤ This initiative builds on Hong Kong's previous successful issuances of tokenized green bonds, aiming to address practical issues and foster growth in the tokenized debt market.

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JP Morgan, HSBC, StanChart in Hong Kong tokenized bond expert group

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled a 21 member tokenized bond expert group to help scale issuance in the jurisdiction. Together they aim

➤ The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has formed a 21-member expert group, including major banks like JP Morgan, HSBC, and Standard Chartered, to scale tokenized bond issuance. ➤ Hong Kong led global digital bond issuance in 2025, with the HKMA actively promoting it through initiatives like the Digital Bond Grant Scheme and integrating tokenized central bank money for settlement. ➤ The group will focus on policy, market practices, and legal enhancements to further develop the tokenized bond market in the jurisdiction.

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2026 Tokenized Bonds Gain Momentum: Hong Kong Expert Group

Tokenized bonds gain traction as Hong Kong launches an expert group to boost adoption, scale digital issuances, and drive innovation.

➤ Hong Kong has established an expert group, including major financial institutions, to accelerate the adoption and scalability of tokenized bonds. ➤ This initiative builds on Hong Kong's previous efforts in digital finance, including tokenized green bond issuances. ➤ The group will focus on legal frameworks, market practices, and technological innovations to drive the growth of tokenized bonds globally.

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JPMorgan, HSBC join Hong Kong tokenized bond working group

JPMorgan, HSBC, UBS, Standard Chartered and HashKey have joined a new HKMA group focused on tokenized bond market development.

➤ JPMorgan, HSBC, and other major financial institutions have joined a new Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) expert group focused on developing the tokenized bond market. ➤ The group will study regulatory frameworks, market practices, and infrastructure to support wider adoption of tokenized bonds, building on Hong Kong's previous digital bond issuances. ➤ This initiative aligns with global efforts by financial institutions to explore blockchain-based versions of traditional financial products, including tokenized Treasury securities and deposit networks.