Bank of China Group Investment’s CNY notes are rated ‘A’ by Fitch.

Fitch assigned an ‘A’ long-term issuer default rating to Bank of China Group Investment’s CNY-denominated notes, reflecting the entity’s strong parental linkage to Bank of China and the implicit support from the Chinese government. The rating underscores continued confidence in state-owned financial institutions’ creditworthiness, supported by stable domestic funding and policy backing, which helps maintain tight credit spreads for high-grade CNY bonds. This development reinforces demand for onshore Chinese investment-grade debt, particularly among risk-averse investors seeking yield in a low-rate global environment. The rating action may also encourage additional offshore yuan-denominated issuance by SOE-affiliated entities aiming to diversify funding sources. Traders will watch the PBOC’s next Medium-Term Lending Facility (MLF) operation for signals on liquidity conditions and potential spillover effects on primary bond issuance.

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