FTSE CCB Dim Sum (Offshore CNY) Green Bond Index

A sustainable fixed income index capturing the fast growing Dim Sum (offshore CNY) green bond market.

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The FTSE CCB Dim Sum (Offshore CNY) Green Bond Index is a custom index co-branded by FTSE Russell and China Construction Bank (CCB). It is designed to measure the performance of green bonds denominated in offshore CNY, providing investors with exposure to the fast growing Dim Sum bond market while offering access to environmentally focused investment opportunities.

The FTSE CCB Dim Sum (Offshore CNY) Green Bond Index is derived from the FTSE Dim Sum (Offshore CNY) Bond 0+ Years Index and applies transparent, rules based screening to identify bonds financing environmentally beneficial projects. Eligible bonds are identified using Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) assessment, supporting alignment with global standards and transparency in the use of proceeds.

The index incorporates FTSE Russell’s established approach to green bond classification, consistent with methodologies used across the FTSE Green Impact Bond Index Series, supporting comparability and market integrity.

The index includes fixed-rate securities issued by governments, agencies, supranationals and corporates. Designed to represent the investable offshore CNY green bond universe, it provides a consistent benchmark for integrating sustainable considerations into fixed income allocations and offers investors with diversified exposure to offshore CNY denominated green bonds.

FAQ’s

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    • Offers a custom benchmark tailored to the offshore CNY green bond universe.
    • Provides exposure to the fast‑growing Dim Sum (offshore CNY) bond market, supporting currency diversification.
    • Enables access to bonds financing environmental and climate‑related projects.
    • Supports integration of sustainable investment considerations within fixed income allocations, consistent with methodologies established in the FTSE Green Impact Bond Index Series.
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    • Bonds must be eligible for inclusion in the FTSE Dim Sum (Offshore CNY) Bond 0+ Years Index.
    • Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) assessment is used to identify eligible green bonds. Screening focuses on bonds financing environmentally beneficial projects.
    • Emphasises transparency in use of proceeds through a consistent, rules‑based approach.
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    • Offshore CNY‑denominated (Dim Sum) bonds issued outside mainland China.
    • Fixed‑rate securities issued by governments, agencies, supranationals and corporates.
    • Excludes securities that do not meet standard FTSE fixed income eligibility criteria.
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    • Applies FTSE Russell’s established methodologies across the FTSE Green Impact Bond Index Series. 
    • Uses Climate Bonds Initiative screened green bond data to identify bonds with eligible environmental objectives.
    • Follows a transparent, rules based methodology.

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