CMU OmniClear welcomes CBUAE as a member
13 February 2026 Hong Kong
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CMU OmniClear has welcomed the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) as a member of the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU).
As Hong Kong鈥檚 core central securities depository for debt securities, CMU has long played an instrumental role in connecting the Chinese Mainland markets with global investors, says the firm.
Additionally, the firm says that the new membership of CBUAE signifies the strong global appetite for Chinese assets and Hong Kong鈥檚 unique role as a premier gateway to Chinese capital markets.
Through CMU, CBUAE and investors in the UAE will gain direct access to debt capital markets in Hong Kong and Mainland China via the Bond Connect scheme.
According to the firm, this development marks a significant milestone in advancing market connectivity and deepening financial integration between Asia and the Middle East.
Stanley Chan, group CEO of CMU OmniClear Holdings and CEO of CMU OmniClear, says: 鈥淲e are delighted to welcome the CBUAE onboard as the newest member of CMU. CMU is home to 95 per cent of global dim sum bond new issuances, underscoring the city鈥檚 position as a leading offshore RMB hub.
鈥淭ogether with the Northbound Bond Connect scheme, CMU provides international investors with a broad and diversified range of opportunities to access China-related capital market products.
鈥淲e look forward to working closely with CBUAE and other investors in the UAE to tap into the vast investment opportunities available in Hong Kong and on the Chinese Mainland.
鈥淲ith the inbound linkage as an important first step, we will continue to engage in discussions with CBUAE on establishing an outbound linkage, which would facilitate CMU members to invest in capital market products in the Middle East, including Islamic bonds.鈥�
As Hong Kong鈥檚 core central securities depository for debt securities, CMU has long played an instrumental role in connecting the Chinese Mainland markets with global investors, says the firm.
Additionally, the firm says that the new membership of CBUAE signifies the strong global appetite for Chinese assets and Hong Kong鈥檚 unique role as a premier gateway to Chinese capital markets.
Through CMU, CBUAE and investors in the UAE will gain direct access to debt capital markets in Hong Kong and Mainland China via the Bond Connect scheme.
According to the firm, this development marks a significant milestone in advancing market connectivity and deepening financial integration between Asia and the Middle East.
Stanley Chan, group CEO of CMU OmniClear Holdings and CEO of CMU OmniClear, says: 鈥淲e are delighted to welcome the CBUAE onboard as the newest member of CMU. CMU is home to 95 per cent of global dim sum bond new issuances, underscoring the city鈥檚 position as a leading offshore RMB hub.
鈥淭ogether with the Northbound Bond Connect scheme, CMU provides international investors with a broad and diversified range of opportunities to access China-related capital market products.
鈥淲e look forward to working closely with CBUAE and other investors in the UAE to tap into the vast investment opportunities available in Hong Kong and on the Chinese Mainland.
鈥淲ith the inbound linkage as an important first step, we will continue to engage in discussions with CBUAE on establishing an outbound linkage, which would facilitate CMU members to invest in capital market products in the Middle East, including Islamic bonds.鈥�
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