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BoCom becomes the first Chinese financial institution to issue a digitally native bond in Hong Kong with a $300m floating rate offering.

Foreign investment continues to accelerate as the government rolls out new measures, but many still fear making a leap into the unknown.

Bank of Communications Hong Kong branch raises a $700 million three-year senior unsecured note, becoming the first Asian financial institution to issue in 2014. But it has been a busy week for debt markets.

Even after Bond Connect, simplified rules and better hedging tools are needed for more meaningful foreign participation in the $9 trillion market, a conference hears.

ChainUp has announced the appointment of former Singapore prime minister and MAS chairman, Goh Chok Tong to its board, the completion of its acquisition of Bedrock Trust Pte, and further strategic expansion through partnerships.

China and Hong Kong need to get their act together if Bond Connect is going to buck a run of disappointing trading links. Investors need to be able to hedge interest rate risk onshore.