Premia 中銀香港沙特伊斯蘭國債 ETF 首日在港上市 梁鳳儀：希望沙特、香港與內地走廊可複製至其他海灣國家
Premia BOC HONG KONG Saudi Islamic Bond ETF was listed in Hong Kong today. The CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Ashley Alder, stated that capital is flowing bidirectionally between the Middle East and mainland China through Hong Kong, and she hopes this corridor can be replicated in other Gulf countries. She mentioned that the increase and diversification of Middle Eastern products in the market have attracted international investors, and in the future, she hopes to achieve a fund passport arrangement to facilitate the certification of Hong Kong fund managers and product access
According to Zhitong Finance APP, today, the Premia BOC Hong Kong Saudi Islamic Bond Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) was listed in Hong Kong. Liang Fengyi, CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, stated at the Hong Kong-Saudi Capital Markets Forum that there are currently two ETFs tracking Hong Kong stocks listed in Saudi Arabia, with substantial trading volumes and considerable growth in assets under management. She believes that capital is flowing bidirectionally between the Middle East and mainland China through Hong Kong, and hopes that the corridor between Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and mainland China can be replicated in other Gulf countries.
She also mentioned that the issuance of the Premia BOC Hong Kong Saudi Islamic Bond ETF reflects the increase and diversification of Middle Eastern products in the market, with more related products being issued to attract international and regional investors. She expects to see more assets, including fixed-income products, in the future.
She expressed hope that in the future, arrangements for Fund Passporting could be achieved through Saudi Arabia or Abu Dhabi, allowing Hong Kong fund managers to gain certification, and that products could also obtain cross-border certification in the region. If overseas companies, including those from the Middle East, come to Hong Kong for dual primary listings, they are expected to be included in the connectivity mechanism, allowing mainland investors to participate in investments. She pointed out that Hong Kong's regulatory framework is flexible, making it suitable for cross-border listings of products such as Islamic bonds, ETFs, and REITs
