Articles by Jimmy Choi
Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts policy rate by 50bp
Inflation is converging towards 2%, policy-makers say
Former governor warns against interference with Bank of Thailand
Tarisa Watanagase urges selection panel to act independently when picking new chairman
Bank of Thailand launches data-sharing initiative
Central bank and regulators plan to make consent-based data-sharing mechanism operational in 2026
Japan’s economy not ready for rate hike, says prime minister
New premier’s remarks add uncertainty to BoJ’s normalisation path
RBA bars two banks from private briefings after leaks
Incidents raise concerns over practice of holding off-the-record briefings with market participants
RBNZ looks into promoting competition among banks
Central bank mulls greater access to its interbank payments system and changes to capital rules
People’s Bank of China cuts RRRs and key rates
Bank starts to implement slew of stimulus measures
Hong Kong launches second phase of CBDC pilot
Next stage will explore use cases for e-HKD and tokenised deposits
People’s Bank of China cuts medium-term lending rate
Reduction comes a day after PBoC unleashes slew of economic stimulus measures
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate
Policy-makers say cut is unlikely in near term while government’s plan to overhaul central bank sours
PBoC unveils major stimulus package
Central bank cuts key rate and reserve requirements, boosts support for property and stock markets
China announces 10bp cut in short-term interest rate
Decision comes days after central bank left benchmark rates unchanged
PBoC keeps benchmark rates unchanged
Bank holds one- and five-year loan prime rates, despite weak economic data
Bank of Japan holds policy rate
Decision comes as core inflation accelerates for fourth consecutive month
Hong Kong raises rate and Taiwan holds
Decisions come a day after Fed’s 50bp rate cut
BoT governor calls for new growth model for Thailand
Sethaput advocates stronger focus on local development and quality of life
Hong Kong and Macao authorities link bond settlement systems
Direct connection could allow investors to trade wider variety of financial products
CBDC transactions reach 7 trillion yuan, PBoC official says
Figure suggests e-CNY transactions almost quadrupled in the year to June
RBA reforms in limbo amid opposition
Opposition says it will not support government proposals
Marshall Islands pushes ahead with plan for monetary authority
Minister says new institution is needed to deal with financial system’s increasing vulnerability
World Bank approves credit financing for Pacific islands
Local banks could use funds to secure correspondent banking relationships in event of emergency
Former PBoC head urges efforts to fight deflationary pressure
Yi Gang highlights weak domestic demand and need for fiscal and monetary support
Malaysia holds policy rate
Decision comes after country posts 5.9% year-on-year growth in Q2 and currency rebounds
Bank of Thailand to name new chair by October
Upcoming appointment adds uncertainty to relations between new government and central bank