Deutsche Bank today announced that it has been designated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) as a Primary Liquidity Provider (PLP) for the offshore renminbi (RMB) market in Hong Kong for a two-year term, commencing from 27 October 2026.

As one of 12 banks designated under the HKMA’s PLP Scheme, Deutsche Bank will continue to support liquidity in Hong Kong’s offshore RMB market. The designation forms part of the HKMA’s efforts to enhance liquidity support for the offshore RMB market and further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as the leading offshore RMB hub.

As part of the latest enhancements to the scheme, the HKMA will increase the total RMB repo facility available to PLPs from CNY20 billion ($3.0 billion) to CNY22 billion ($3.3 billion), providing additional liquidity support to the market.

Joe Lai, Deutsche Bank’s Chief Executive Officer for Hong Kong SAR and Head of Investment Banking & Capital Markets, APAC, said: “We are honoured to be appointed as a Primary Liquidity Provider for Hong Kong’s offshore renminbi market. This designation underscores Deutsche Bank’s commitment to supporting RMB internationalisation and facilitating the growing flow of trade, investment and capital between China and global markets. Hong Kong plays a pivotal role as the leading offshore RMB centre, and we look forward to working with the HKMA and market participants to further deepen market liquidity, strengthen the offshore RMB ecosystem and support Hong Kong’s continued leadership as a global hub for offshore RMB business.”

Deutsche Bank provides a broad range of RMB solutions across financing, foreign exchange, rates and capital markets, supporting corporate, institutional and financial institution clients globally. Through its global network and RMB expertise, the bank helps clients facilitate cross-border trade and investment, access liquidity and manage risk across international markets.

Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker