HKMA introduces HKEX as strategic shareholder in CMU OmniClear Holdings Limited (with photo)
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (November 12) that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will become a strategic shareholder of CMU OmniClear Holdings Limited (CMU OmniClear Holdings), strengthening Hong Kong's capital markets financial infrastructure and advancing the long-term development of Hong Kong's fixed income and currencies (FIC) ecosystem.
In October 2025, the Exchange Fund managed by the HKMA established CMU OmniClear Holdings with the intention to wholly own CMU OmniClear Limited (CMU OmniClear), established last year to carry out 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. To further support the sustainable and diversified growth of Hong Kong's capital markets, the HKEX is introduced as a strategic shareholder of CMU OmniClear Holdings, acquiring a 20 per cent stake through the subscription of new shares. Upon completion, the Exchange Fund and the HKEX will hold 80 per cent and 20 per cent of CMU OmniClear Holdings, respectively.
Through the partnership, the HKMA and the HKEX will harness their combined resources, technology, talent, and market expertise to facilitate the development of Hong Kong's post-trade securities infrastructure into a major central securities depository (CSD) in the region. This collaboration will also support the continued commercialisation of CMU and the pursuit of business development initiatives in areas such as expansion of its investor CSD services, asset classes coverage and collateral management services, with the goal of enhancing cross-asset class efficiency in Hong Kong.
The Chief Executive of the HKMA and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of CMU OmniClear Holdings, Mr Eddie Yue, said, "The strategic collaboration between the HKMA, CMU OmniClear and the HKEX marks a significant milestone in the development of Hong Kong's financial infrastructure. This partnership establishes a strong foundation for transforming CMU into a multi-asset class platform that provides investors with one-stop access to equity and debt securities while facilitating efficient two-way investment flows between the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and international markets. Together with the HKEX and CMU OmniClear, we look forward to unlocking synergies and creating many more new business opportunities, further strengthening Hong Kong's position as a leading international financial centre, global risk management centre and global offshore Renminbi (RMB) business hub."
The Chief Executive Officer at the HKEX, Ms Bonnie Y Chan, said, "We are delighted to be joining forces with the HKMA and CMU OmniClear on this journey to support the next chapter of growth in Hong Kong's FIC ecosystem. Developing our FIC capabilities sits at the core of the HKEX's strategic objectives, and this important investment reflects our commitment to building a diversified and vibrant multi-asset class product network, supporting the long-term resilience of our markets. As global investors seek more opportunities centred around our region, we look forward to working with regulators and market participants to further enhance Hong Kong's status as a global bond fundraising, risk management and offshore RMB business centre, unleashing Hong Kong's potential as a global FIC hub."
The HKMA remains the owner and system operator of CMU for the purposes of the Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance. The legal relationships with CMU participants and other system linkages would remain with the HKMA.
Ends/Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Issued at HKT 8:26
Issued at HKT 8:26
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