Reserves
Indonesia considers new riskier tranche for reserves – Budianto
Head of reserves says political risks are more worrying than portfolio flows
Record-high FX reserves prompt new questions for SNB
Reserves reach $734 billion as Swiss franc depreciates against euro
IMF issues advice on Botswana’s sovereign fund
Rules should govern withdrawals from government’s account, IMF says
BoE working paper examines ‘exorbitant privilege’ benefits
Economist analyses whether the UK enjoyed the same benefits as the US when it was issuer of the pre-eminent global reserve currency
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Sri Lanka issues first t-bonds under new transparent framework
Both maturities offered were oversubscribed in phase one, says central bank
HKMA’s investment team “on guard” for turbulence later in the year
HKMA deputy chief executive warns of an undercurrent of market uncertainties in the second half of the year
Weaker franc gives SNB newfound leeway
The Swiss franc falls to its lowest level against the euro since January 2015
Future of renminbi looks bright – Swift
Outlook good, despite drop in renminbi’s share of global payments
Bank of Canada severs mechanical link to external ratings
The Bank of Canada is “well positioned” to end its mechanistic reliance on external credit ratings, says Philippe Muller
Central Bank of Paraguay re-enters markets with World Bank support
World Bank to provide assistance on efficient portfolio management following re-entry into international markets
BEAC to implement measures to rebuild reserves across region
African central bank to restrict bank refinancing; modernising liquidity and monetary policy framework
SBP clashes with government on exchange rate drop
Pakistan’s finance minister expresses “deep concern” over sudden drop in currency
MAS’s Menon plays down record profit figure
Record-breaking profit due to strong positive currency translation effects and higher investment gains
Malaysian government escalates investigation on historic forex losses
Commission will investigate heavy forex losses by the Malaysian central bank in the early 1990s
ECB buys €500 million worth of renminbi for forex reserves
Belgian central bank also announces purchase of Chinese currency, plus South Korean won
Qatari peg under pressure despite reassurances
Riyal drops below official level of the peg amid concerns over Qatar’s diplomatic isolation
Thai central bank sets out timeline for forex reforms
Some regulations “obsolete”, Thai governor says