Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Taiwan’s Yang says central bank money remains global ‘anchor’
Governor says it is still ‘ultimate settlement asset’, notwithstanding development of tokenisation
Tariffs cannot fix US trade deficit, says Taiwanese governor
Central bank chief flags stateside fiscal risks but says dollar-based order still intact
What drove the Taiwan dollar surge?
Foreign speculators, carry unwinds and central bank inaction fuelled the 10% move, not just life insurers, say traders
Taiwan says currency surge unrelated to trade talks with US
Rumours of “Mar-a-Lago accord” causing NT$ appreciation are “false”, central bank says
Hong Kong raises rate and Taiwan holds
Decisions come a day after Fed’s 50bp rate cut
Banknotes: April to June 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Taiwanese central bank unexpectedly raises rates
Rate-setters warn of potential rise in inflationary expectations amid stronger growth
Taiwan central bank completes feasibility study on wCBDC
Deputy governor says CBDCs could form “foundation of trust” for future monetary system
Canada introduces first Charles III coins
Argentina updates 2,000-peso note; ECCB commemorative note honours cricketer; and more
Asian central banks hold rates
Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong stay put
Taiwanese governor flags US sanctions risks
Yang says Taiwan should pay attention to the widening trade surplus with US
Taiwan’s central bank calls for wage rises
Report calls for more unionisation after real wages fell in first quarter
Taiwanese central bank opposes sovereign wealth fund proposal
Legislators propose using 10% of Taiwan’s $561 billion foreign reserves to set up a SWF
Three Asian central banks raise rates
Central banks in Taiwan, the Philippines and Hong Kong continue with monetary tightening
Apac central banks reassure amid Credit Suisse woes
Central banks in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong say banking systems remain stable
Taiwanese central bank unveils climate change strategy
Central bank aims to promote sustainable finance and incorporate climate factors in forecasting
Taiwan’s governor says uncertainties are hampering forecasting
Yang says central bank will examine wider range of data to improve inflation estimates
Vietnam and Taiwan raise interest rates after Fed hike
SBV raises key rates by 100 basis points, while Taiwan delivers modest 12.5bp hike
Taiwan academics call for central bank reform
Academica Sinica says the central bank could invest part of its foreign reserves into a sovereign wealth fund
Taiwan governor says ‘no need to worry’ about capital outflows
Yang Chin-Long says Taiwan has sufficient foreign reserves to handle potential FX volatility
Taiwan completes phase two CBDC trials with banks
Resolving further challenges could take at least two years, governor says