The HKMA continued to expand the network of bilateral linkages between the CMU and other central securities depositories (CSDs) in the region to facilitate cross-border trading and holding of debt securities and to reduce the settlement risk.

• 金管局继续致力扩展中央结算系统与区内其他中央证券托管机构的双边联系，以促进债务证券的跨境买卖及投资，并减低结算风险。