Articles by Jimmy Choi
Chinese government replaces head of securities regulator
Move follows pledge by authorities to stabilise markets in wake of share selloffs
Bank of Thailand holds policy rate despite government pressure
Decision comes after prime minister called for cut
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate
Central bank has not ruled out further hikes while inflation eases
Training central bank communicators
The skills needed for communicating in a social media and artificial intelligence world
Chinese growth likely to slow to 3.5% by 2028, says IMF
State officials reject institution’s findings, claiming economic trajectory is positive and risks manageable
PBoC steps up funding for development projects
Central bank injects 150 billion yuan amid slew of government measures to bolster property sector
BoJ policy-makers signal end to negative rates
Summary of meeting shows board members see higher chances of achieving virtuous wage-price spiral
China pulls report on merger of ‘bad banks’ with SWF
Tie-up could help separate government’s roles as regulator and shareholder in managers of bad debt
Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged
Central bank expects core inflation to fall gradually amid lower import and domestic costs
Hong Kong court orders liquidation of Evergrande
Decision could lead to complex winding-up process for debt-laden Chinese developer
PBoC and HKMA strengthen financial ties
Hong Kong to accept onshore bonds as collateral for RMB funds, as PBoC looks to open up repo market
PBoC announces biggest cut in banks’ reserve ratios for two years
Governor says 50bp reduction will free up 1 trillion yuan into financial system
HKMA proposes easing data-sharing rules between banks
Hong Kong authorities cite need to tackle digital fraud and money laundering more effectively
Japan’s central bank leaves negative rates policy unchanged
BoJ governor sees progress in reaching inflation target but won’t say when ultra-loose lending will end
China revises rules for PBoC’s monetary policy committee
New rules form part of Communist party’s drive to strengthen control over domestic financial sector
Risks persist in China’s economy despite growth, analysts say
Property sector woes, youth unemployment and falling population all cited as long-term challenges
Indonesia holds policy rate again
Central bank stays put for the third straight meeting after inflation stayed within target
Bank of Thailand rejects prime minister’s rate cut call
Assistant governor says cutting rates cannot provide a quick fix to economic problems
PBoC holds key rate after third consecutive month of deflation
China’s central bank surprises analysts by restraining policy support amid weak economic data
Thai prime minister clashes with central bank governor over policy
PM calls for lower rates amid negative inflation while governor criticises government’s handout plans
Major Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcy
Zhongzhi Enterprise Group’s $36.5 billion shortfall raises fears of contagion from property downturn
PBoC ramps up funding support for policy banks
Biggest monthly increase for cheap loan funding in over a year likely to target property sector
Former PBoC official jailed for 16 years for corruption
Court finds Sun Guofeng took $2.94 million in bribes and conducted inside trading
Bank of Japan maintains ultra-loose policy
Ueda says the chance of Japan achieving sustainable above-target inflation is increasing