Notice on Further Simplification of Account Opening Documents for Relevant Overseas Institutions

To all market participants:

In order to further optimize the investment environment and promote the high-level opening-up of China’s bond market, Shanghai Clearing House, with immediate effect, no longer requires overseas central banks or monetary authorities, international financial organizations, and sovereign wealth funds that need to open accounts with Shanghai Clearing House to provide the Agreement Signing Statement and Commitment (Applicable to Indirect Settlement Members).

This is hereby notified.

Shanghai Clearing House

11 August 2025