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HONIA
03/12/2024

HKD – Hong Kong Dollar Overnight Index Average (HONIA)

Hong Kong Dollar Overnight Index Average (HONIA): An Alternative Reference Rate for Hong Kong Financial Markets

The following 12 datasets are available for resale as part of the HONIA data package:

Dataset Description
Tenors
1M HIBOR vs. HONIA M/M 1M HONIA FLAT
6M – 10Y
3M HIBOR vs. HONIA Q/Q 3M HONIA FLAT
3M – 10Y
HKD OIS FIXED vs. 3M HONIA COMP Q/Q
6M – 10M
HKD OIS ANN FIX vs. HONIA COMP
1M – 10Y
HKD HONIA Single Period Swaps
1M, 3M, 6M & 12M curves
HIBOR vs. SOFR Q/Q SOFR FLAT
1Y – 10Y
HKD OIS HONIA vs. SOFR Q/Q SOFR FLAT
1Y – 10Y
HKD OIS SPS vs 1M HONIA
1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6, 6×7, 7×8, 8×9, 9×10, 10×11, 11×12
HKD OIS SPS vs 3M HONIA
3×6, 6×9, 9×12
HKD HONIA vs AUD AONIA
ON – 15Y
HKD HONIA vs EUR ESTR
ON – 15Y
HKD HONIA vs SGD SORA
ON – 15Y
SUMMARY

HONIA is is an unsecured overnight lending rate, executed through a panel of 5 contributing brokers.

What is HONIA?

As the financial industry moves away from traditional benchmark rates like LIBOR, there is a growing need for alternative reference rates that are transparent, reliable and based on real market transactions. HONIA (Hong Kong Overnight Index Average) is the benchmark interest rate for overnight borrowing and lending in Hong Kong.

How is HONIA calculated?

HONIA is calculated based on the weighted average of the interest rates offered by participating banks for overnight loans in the Hong Kong interbank market. The calculation is performed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and is based on data submitted by participating banks. HONIA is published each business day at 9:00 a.m. Hong Kong time.

Key features of HONIA

HONIA offers a number of unique features that make it a valuable tool for financial services professionals. These features include:

  • Daily calculation: HONIA is calculated and published every day, providing up-to-date and accurate information on the cost of borrowing.
  • Wide coverage: HONIA covers a wide range of financial institutions, providing a comprehensive view of the overnight interbank market in Hong Kong.
  • Robust methodology: This robust methodology takes into account the full range of transactions in the overnight interbank market, ensuring that the rate is both representative and reliable.
BENEFITS OF HONIA

Financial services can use HONIA in several ways, including:

As a benchmark for financial products: HONIA can be used as a benchmark for a wide range of financial products, such as loans, bonds and derivatives.

For pricing and risk management: HONIA provides financial services professionals with a reliable reference rate that can be used for pricing and risk management purposes.

For regulatory reporting: HONIA can be used for regulatory reporting purposes, providing a more accurate and transparent representation of the cost of borrowing.

As a reference rate for benchmark indices: HONIA can be used as a reference rate for benchmark indices, providing a more accurate representation of market conditions in Hong Kong.

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