A Kazakhstan-based commercial bank backed by China Citic Bank is seeking to collaborate with Hong Kong financial institutions and investors to develop new financing channels for the Central Asian country through the city’s thriving offshore renminbi market.Murat Baisynov, chairman of Altyn Bank, told the South China Morning Post that three clients of the Almaty-headquartered lender were currently exploring the issuance of dim sum bonds in Hong Kong, a trend he expected to continue.“Hong Kong remains the world’s largest offshore renminbi liquidity hub, bringing together the largest network of investors, banks, and infrastructure for issuing renminbi debt instruments,” he said.
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THU · 2026-06-11 · 00:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0611-83440
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Kazakhstan bank turns to Hong Kong as gateway to offshore renminbi finance
Altyn Bank, a commercial bank in Kazakhstan backed by China Citic Bank, is looking to Hong Kong to access offshore renminbi financing. The bank's chairman, Murat Baisynov, stated that three of Altyn Bank's clients are considering issuing dim sum bonds in Hong Kong.
Jeffie LamSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-11 · 00:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Altyn Bank, a commercial bank in Kazakhstan backed by China Citic Bank, is looking to Hong Kong to access offshore renminbi financing. The bank's chairman, Murat Baisynov, stated that three of Altyn Bank's clients are considering issuing dim sum bonds in Hong Kong. Baisynov expects this trend to grow, citing Hong Kong's position as the largest offshore renminbi liquidity hub with extensive investor and banking networks for issuing renminbi debt. This initiative aims to create new financing avenues for Kazakhstan through Hong Kong's financial market.
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Hong Kong brings together the largest network of investors, banks, and infrastructure for issuing renminbi debt instruments.
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Hong Kong remains the world’s largest offshore renminbi liquidity hub.
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Three clients of Altyn Bank are exploring the issuance of dim sum bonds in Hong Kong.
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A Kazakhstan-based commercial bank backed by China Citic Bank is seeking to collaborate with Hong Kong financial institutions to develop new financing channels for Kazakhstan.
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