Hong Kong’s de facto central bank has linked its securities settlement platform with Switzerland’s SIX stock exchange, giving its members direct access to securities in the Swiss and Spanish markets. They also mark the debut of equity post-trade services by CMU OmniClear, a company established in 2024 to commercialise and expand the CMU’s operations. The move is part of the HKMA’s effort to develop the CMU into a broader post-trade platform that supports multiple asset classes and cross-border investment. The CMU serves as Hong Kong’s central securities depository, providing custody and settlement services primarily for debt securities. The addition of equity post-trade services broadens its product offering, while the SIX linkage expands the platform’s overseas network, giving investors access to a wider range of international securities.