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WorldOctober 1 2014

The offshore renminbi bond market's road to sophistication

Despite the plunge in the value of the renminbi earlier this year and growing concerns over China's long-term growth, the offshore renminbi bond market shows no signs of slowing down. Issuance volumes continue increasing annually, but most importantly the market is becoming more sophisticated.
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Annual offshore renminbi bond supply in 2007 totalled Rmb10bn ($1.63bn). Fast-forward to 2014 and that figure, now including certificates of deposit (CD) issuance, has rocketed to Rmb406bn by mid-August. The offshore renminbi market’s development has been remarkable.

Signs of development are not limited to volume, however. The market is growing in depth and breadth, with a widening range of both investors and issuers entering the offshore renminbi (CNH) sector. Many are there to stay.

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