Articles by Jimmy Choi
South Korea and Indonesia set up currency transactions framework
Move is latest regional effort to bolster use of local currencies for settling trades
PBoC starts trading Chinese government bonds
Central bank has bought 100 billion yuan net of bonds in August
South Korean regulators push for benchmark rate reform
Authorities encourage wider adoption of repo-based RFR for financial transactions
HKMA launches new measures to support struggling SMEs
Authority expands banks’ access to company data and sets up taskforce to handle financing applications
PBoC stress-tests financial institutions’ bond holdings
Bank steps up efforts to tame market rally while keeping key medium-term rate unchanged
Bank of Korea holds policy rate
MPC members open to cutting rates in next three months, despite concerns over rising home prices
Bank Indonesia keeps rates unchanged
Central bank sees room for cuts in fourth quarter, governor says
Bank of Thailand holds rates at 2.5%
Change of government poses uncertainty over major cash handout plan
US and China bolster collaboration on financial stability
PBoC and Treasury strengthen communication channels for managing periods of stress
MAS to conduct quantum security trials with major banks
Experiments on quantum key distribution aim to enhance financial sector’s cyber resilience
PBoC delays medium-term lending facility operations
Postponement to later in the month aligns with bank’s plan to diminish MLF’s role as key policy rate
New Zealand cuts policy rate for first time in four years
RBNZ cites easing inflation and weakening economic activity
PBoC looks into narrowing interest rate corridor
Central bank elaborates on recent changes to monetary policy framework
Philippines to issue up to four more digital bank licences
New entrants must bring new services to the table, central bank says
PBoC stops injecting short-term liquidity
Decision adds to central bank’s recent efforts to tame rally in long-term government bonds
Japanese officials pledge vigilance on financial markets
BoJ, finance ministry and regulator hold emergency meeting after country’s biggest fall in equities since 1987
Bank of Thailand announces measures to ease household debt
Central bank extends easier repayment rules for card users and persistent debtors
RBNZ explores new ways to monitor financial stability
Researchers model based on news sentiment and NPLs in latest research
Policy-makers report progress in CBDC exploration
Central banks generally see promise in digital currencies, though one is halting research
BoJ raises policy rate, outlines plan to reduce bond purchases
Governor says bank will raise rates again if economy and prices move in line with projections
Asia’s central bankers bullish over cross-border payments
Policy-makers at Asia Summit also spoke of gradual pick-up in use of local currencies
Central banks of Japan and Thailand renew swap agreement
$3 billion bilateral arrangement aimed at supporting financial stability and trade
Innovate to tackle challenges, says BoT deputy governor
Mallikamas outlines ways to deal with economic and geopolitical uncertainties
Eddie Yue reappointed as head of Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Chief executive says HKMA will promote stability amid “complex” economic and geopolitical environment