Foreign Exchange
Bank of England official urges buy-side firms to adopt global FX code
BoE markets director says uptake from the buy side has been slower than that of banks
Yuan swap deal with Argentina boosts China’s presence in Latin America
Agreement expands existing line by 60 billion yuan to 130 billion
Bahamas central bank should reduce government debt holdings – governor
Governor says capital controls could be eased but measures needed to improve confidence
Argentina’s 2019 elections pose extra challenge to revamped IMF programme
Increased stand-by arrangement intends to eliminate primary budget deficit in 2019
Dollar strength drives yuan to lowest level in a decade
Higher US rates are narrowing interest rate differential as Chinese growth weakens
Sino-Japanese political optics right for $30bn swap and Tokyo RMB clearing
BoJ and PBoC agree local currency swap line after long delay
Hurdles remain for euro as international reserve currency
Dollar’s incumbency, institutional deficiencies and rise of the renminbi hamper the euro’s progress
China’s exchange rate poses major challenge to fairer trade – US Treasury
Renminbi has fallen by 6.25% against US dollar in 2018, reserves have declined by $74 billion
Reserves preservation key in Tunisia amid growing challenges – El Abassi
Governor of Central Bank of Tunisia stresses the importance of sound policies as the currency weakens and twin deficits grow
Egypt strikes deal for increased funding from global banks
Central bank increases funding from repo operation to $3.8 billion
Pakistan turns to IMF for aid
Country’s debts to China could spark political concerns
Colombian central bank aims to build up foreign exchange reserves
Central bank prepares for potential reduction of IMF credit line
Andrew Motshidisi on Africa’s debt and what it means for reserve managers
The former deputy governor of Bank of Botswana talks about international capital flows, and the need for countercyclical policies and robust legal frameworks to secure long-term stability
Reserve management practices are splintering
Traditional approaches to reserves management are breaking down, writes Jennifer Johnson-Calari
Central banks adapting to high-speed markets, BIS report finds
“Major developments” in markets are affecting the way central banks operate, Markets Committee says
Vietnam allows renminbi payments in border areas
Renminbi payments designed to cut risks and boost trade
Singapore aims to become e-FX hub for Asia, says MAS’s Loh
Jacqueline Loh says Singapore wants more price discovery to take place in the country
Turkish and Qatari central banks agree $3bn swap deal
Gulf monarchy announces $15 billion investment on August 15 to support crisis-stricken ally
HKMA spends over $2 billion to defend local currency
Hong Kong dollar fell to hit lower limit of its 7.75-7.85 peg to US dollar
Turkish lira plunges again amid looming sanctions
Finance ministry to unveil ‘new economic model’, as central bank struggles to support the currency
PBoC acts to rein in renminbi depreciation
Action is the first effort by the central bank to stem currency’s three-month slide
Central bank deputy arrested as Iran grapples with forex crisis
Vice-governor in charge of forex has been “arrested and sent to jail”, state media reports
Reserves in Tunisia keep falling
Country battles high inflation and high deficits as it receives support from the IMF
Stricter forex regulations in Central Africa needed to shore up reserves – IMF
Central bank must be ready to tighten monetary policy should reserves remain below target