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CMU OmniClear welcomes CBUAE as a CMU member
CMU OmniClear Limited (CMU OmniClear) welcomed the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) as a member of the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) today (12 February).
As Hong Kong’s core central securities depository for debt securities, CMU has long played an instrumental role in connecting the Chinese Mainland markets with global investors. The new membership of CBUAE signifies the strong global appetite for Chinese assets and Hong Kong’s unique role as a premier gateway to Chinese capital markets. Through CMU, CBUAE and investors in the UAE will gain efficient and direct access to debt capital markets in Hong Kong and on the Chinese Mainland via the Bond Connect scheme. This development marks a significant milestone in advancing market connectivity and deepening financial integration between the Asian and Middle Eastern regions.
“We are delighted to welcome the CBUAE onboard as the newest member of CMU. CMU is home to 95% of global dim sum bond new issuances, underscoring the city’s position as a leading offshore RMB hub. Together 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. We 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,” said Mr Stanley Chan, Group Chief Executive Officer of CMU OmniClear Holdings and Chief Executive Officer of CMU OmniClear. “With 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 (i.e. sukuk).”
As of today, the total number of CMU members has reached 212.
CMU OmniClear Limited
12 February 2026
About CMU OmniClear
CMU OmniClear, established in October 2024, is a market infrastructure operator. CMU OmniClear is responsible for the operations and business development activities of Hong Kong’s central securities depository infrastructure, the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) system, on behalf of the HKMA. By the end of 2025, assets under custody of CMU stood at around HK$5.2 trillion equivalent.
CMU OmniClear drives efficiency and innovation to serve issuers and investors in the Hong Kong market, while facilitating cross-border investment between the Chinese Mainland and international capital markets through world-class securities safekeeping, settlement, asset servicing and collateral management.
www.CMUOmniClear.com
For media enquiries, please contact the press office of CMU OmniClear at cmuoc_press@hkma.gov.hk.
As Hong Kong’s core central securities depository for debt securities, CMU has long played an instrumental role in connecting the Chinese Mainland markets with global investors. The new membership of CBUAE signifies the strong global appetite for Chinese assets and Hong Kong’s unique role as a premier gateway to Chinese capital markets. Through CMU, CBUAE and investors in the UAE will gain efficient and direct access to debt capital markets in Hong Kong and on the Chinese Mainland via the Bond Connect scheme. This development marks a significant milestone in advancing market connectivity and deepening financial integration between the Asian and Middle Eastern regions.
“We are delighted to welcome the CBUAE onboard as the newest member of CMU. CMU is home to 95% of global dim sum bond new issuances, underscoring the city’s position as a leading offshore RMB hub. Together 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. We 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,” said Mr Stanley Chan, Group Chief Executive Officer of CMU OmniClear Holdings and Chief Executive Officer of CMU OmniClear. “With 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 (i.e. sukuk).”
As of today, the total number of CMU members has reached 212.
CMU OmniClear Limited
12 February 2026
About CMU OmniClear
CMU OmniClear, established in October 2024, is a market infrastructure operator. CMU OmniClear is responsible for the operations and business development activities of Hong Kong’s central securities depository infrastructure, the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) system, on behalf of the HKMA. By the end of 2025, assets under custody of CMU stood at around HK$5.2 trillion equivalent.
CMU OmniClear drives efficiency and innovation to serve issuers and investors in the Hong Kong market, while facilitating cross-border investment between the Chinese Mainland and international capital markets through world-class securities safekeeping, settlement, asset servicing and collateral management.
www.CMUOmniClear.com
For media enquiries, please contact the press office of CMU OmniClear at cmuoc_press@hkma.gov.hk.
