FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD) has established a US$5.00 billion Global Medium Term Note and Capital Securities Programme, paving the way for flexible debt issuance to professional investors in Hong Kong.

The company has applied to list the programme on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, with the listing expected to take effect on 16 April 2026. Under the framework, FWD may issue medium-term notes as well as dated or perpetual capital securities at any time during the 12-month period following 15 April 2026.

Issuances will be offered exclusively to professional investors as defined in Chapter 37 of the HKEX Listing Rules, in line with regulatory requirements.

HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank act as programme arrangers. The dealer group comprises ANZ, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Citigroup, CMB Wing Lung Bank, DBS Bank, Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, OCBC, SMBC Nikko and United Overseas Bank.

FWD’s board is chaired by independent non-executive director Professor Ma Si Hang, Frederick. The executive directors are Li Tzar Kai, Richard and Huynh Thanh Phong (Group CEO), supported by a team of non-executive and independent non-executive directors.