Iris Yeung
Iris Yeung is a reporter for Central Banking, based in Hong Kong. She holds a masters in international political economy from the University of Warwick, and was previously a reporter for the Hong Kong Economic Times.
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IMF warns Chinese banks are undercapitalised
IMF report highlights insufficient capital of Chinese banks
More easing next year if inflation does not pick up – RBNZ
Global supply chains, the rise of China and the digital economy led to a low traded-goods inflation
RBNZ eases housing market restrictions
New government’s policies should “dampen” housing market pressures, acting governor says
Central Bank of Myanmar retreats from stricter loan rules for banks
CBM loosens regulations on overdraft facilities in response to market concern
Singapore broadens push into e-payments
Singapore expands payments regulation frameworks and launches common QR code for e-payments
China takes fresh steps to rein in financial sector risk
Five regulators jointly release standardised rules on asset management products
Doubts emerge over RBNZ mandate plans
Acting governor Spencer says dual mandate would have little impact, but expresses concern over committee structure
Hong Kong and Singapore to collaborate on fintech
First joint initiative of rival cities is to link trade finance platforms with DLT-backed interface
Widening exchange rate band is not a top priority – PBoC’s Zhou
Zhou makes first public confirmation he is set to retire soon
Xi sees renminbi taking greater role in global monetary system
President Xi Jinping calls for quality and equality of growth rather than speed
PBoC targets stability ahead of party congress
Twice-a-decade Communist party congress starts on October 18
Low volatility challenges central banks – BSP deputy governor
BSP deputy governor examines correlation between volatility and uncertainty
HKMA rolls out initiatives to promote ‘smart banking’
Hong Kong authority plans upgrade of supervisory sandbox and modified virtual banking guidelines
Bank Indonesia under pressure from falling inflation
Bank Indonesia cuts rate for the second consecutive month
HKMA pledges $1bn to IFC infrastructure platform
HKMA commits $1 billion to International Finance Corporation’s syndicated loan platform
MAS’s Chia points to the value of EM bonds
Renminbi interest may act as catalyst for emerging market bonds
HKMA eyes infrastructure investments in Belt and Road initiative
Hong Kong’s central bank plans to invest reserves to help meet Asia's $1.7 trillion annual infrastructure need
PBoC dials back on forex controls
Renminbi ends 11-day rise after the central bank relaxes reserve requirements
BSP launches reforms to spur domestic debt market growth
Reforms will be undertaken over a period of 18 months
Philippines sees strong ‘hot money’ inflow despite currency weakness
Net inflow of foreign portfolio investments into Philippines hits six-month high, in contrast to weakness in peso
China’s current credit trajectory is ‘dangerous’, IMF warns
Fund revises up China’s GDP growth forecast, but warns debt-fuelled growth is unsustainable
Malaysia starts to feel effects of Fed rate hikes
Fed rate hike in June impacted Malaysia's financial markets, while Thailand has seen less of an effect
Bank of Japan cuts inflation forecast as policy remains on hold
The BoJ cuts its forecast for prices as it struggles to hit its inflation target