China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited, London Branch, celebrated the dual listing of its US$300 million Floating Rate Notes on both the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on Monday, 27th October.
This landmark transaction marks China CITIC Bank’s first-ever bond listing on the London Stock Exchange, a significant milestone in the Bank’s globalisation strategy and a clear demonstration of its commitment to deepening financial collaboration between China and the United Kingdom.
Issued under the Bank’s US$5 billion Medium Term Note Programme, the transaction garnered exceptionally strong investor demand.
Founded in 1987, China CITIC Bank is among China’s earliest emerging commercial banks and a pioneer in engaging both domestic and international financial markets. Backed by CITIC Group’s “Finance + Real Economy” strategy, the Bank delivers comprehensive financial services across corporate, retail, investment, and international banking segments.
An official Market Open Ceremony was hosted at the London Stock Exchange to mark the dual listing, attended by senior representatives from China CITIC Bank, the London Stock Exchange, and distinguished guests from peer banks and the UK–China business community.
This successful dual listing underscores CITIC Bank’s ambition to become a world-class financial institution with both global reach and local expertise, reinforcing London’s role as a key hub for international capital and China–UK financial cooperation.
With 1,470 outlets across 153 major cities in China and a growing international presence spanning Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Singapore, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney and London, China CITIC Bank continues to build bridges between Chinese enterprises and the global market.
China CITIC Bank London Branch, established as a key part of the Bank’s globalisation strategy, plays a pivotal role in serving multinational clients and supporting cross-border financial co-operation.
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