OTP Group Rings the Bell in Hong Kong

OTP Group Rings the Bell in Hong Kong

OTP Group has become the first European Union bank to establish a bond programme on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The launch of the EUR 7 billion programme was marked by a gong ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 30 June. The programme aims to further strengthen OTP Group’s relationships with Asian institutional investors and enhance its visibility in the region’s capital markets.

Budapest–Hong Kong, 1 July 2026 – OTP Group marked another milestone in international capital markets: it has become the first European Union bank to establish a bond programme on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). The launch of the EUR 7 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programme was celebrated with a commemorative gong ceremony at the Connect Hall of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 30 June.

The programme creates a long-term opportunity for OTP Group to strengthen its presence among Asian institutional investors. It establishes a permanent platform for trading with certain OTP bonds, and enables the Group to raise funding flexibly in different currencies, maturities and structures.

On 16 June 2026, OTP priced the programme's inaugural issuance: a EUR 1 billion Tier 2 note, listed in Hong Kong and Luxembourg. It is OTP's largest-ever bond transaction: the offering drew a peak order book of EUR 4.1 billion, priced at a coupon of 4.625%.

Sándor Pataki, Director of Investor Relations and Capital Markets Operations of OTP Bank, said: “Listing our EMTN programme in Hong Kong is a clear demonstration of OTP Bank’s long-term vision and strategic commitment to international capital markets. Hong Kong excels as one of the world’s leading international financial centres, serving as a vital bridge between East and West. For OTP Bank, this is not only an opportunity to access liquidity, but also to deepen relationships and build lasting trust with investors in this dynamic region.”

The listing builds on OTP Group’s growing presence in Asian capital markets. In 2025, OTP issued its first Dim Sum green bond, becoming the first Hungarian institution to issue a public offshore renminbi green bond.

OTP Group’s growing strength is also reflected in its position on the latest Forbes Global 2000 ranking, where it is ranked 398th, an improvement of more than 600 places compared to the 2022 ranking.