People’s Bank of China (PBoC)
China’s former chief insurance regulator charged with corruption
Xiang Junbo served as deputy governor at the central bank from 2004 to 2007
Yi Gang unveils timetable for opening up measures
No plans to depreciate renminbi amid trade spat, PBoC govenor says; denies there will be a “big bang” reform in financial sector
Xi pledges to open up economy amid trade tension
China’s president adopts soothing tone, but some observers complain his remarks do little to change the situation
China's policy transmission increasingly similar to advanced economies – BIS paper
Authors say monetary policy surprises have “sizeable” effects on interest rates in China
People: Guo Shuqing secures position as head of regulator
Guo to be first official leader of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission; Atlanta Fed names new vice-president; and more
Major central banks call for concerted action on climate change
“Transition risks” are the most challenging for financial institutions, Carney says
PBoC gains two-headed leadership
In appointing Guo Shuqing as party secretary at the PBoC, president Xi Jinping appears to be strengthening party control over the central bank
Who is Yi Gang?
Hui Feng says Beijing’s choice for PBoC chief fits into a wider liberal cadre across senior financial positions – but Yi faces plenty of challenges in delivering reform
China picks Yi Gang to lead PBoC
US-trained Yi is viewed as a pro-market reformist, who has worked under his mentor Zhou Xiaochuan for two decades
China to merge regulators and expand central bank’s role
The PBoC will gain key powers from the regulatory commissions and report to the key committee
PBoC set for new governor
President Xi Jinping’s adviser Liu He widely expected to be named next PBoC governor
Zhou says China is ready for bolder reform
Zhou Xiaochuan comments on further progress with liberalisation and financial market reforms in what is likely to be his last press conference as PBoC governor
A changing of the guard
Risks emerge amid leadership changes at the US Federal Reserve Board and the People’s Bank of China
China feels tighter financial conditions ahead of new year
Record-breaking bank loans contrast with slower broad credit growth, amid shift away from shadow banking
China tightens scrutiny of outbound investments
Regulators are looking to restrict and control outbound investments
People: US Senate confirms Powell as new Fed chair
PBoC’s Zhou Xiaochuan not included in key advisory body; Buhari set to appoint new deputy governor at CBN
People: PBoC deputy appointed vice-mayor of Beijing
First woman nominated as deputy governor at the Bank of Mexico; Kganyago bags IMF job; Sarb gets new MPC member
Lifetime achievement award: Perng Fai-nan
Pre-emptive financial reforms combined with flexible monetary and forex policies have enabled Taiwan’s veteran governor to provide economic stability, even during turbulent times
Asian central banks crack down on cryptocurrency
Central banks in China, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore all taking action as cryptocurrency prices slump
PBoC releases liquidity ahead of new year celebrations
RRR cut is expected to release liquidity to counter the seasonal tightening around Chinese new year
PBoC tightens bond trading rules, relaxes renminbi controls
China’s financial regulators continue their efforts to deleverage the economy and promote renminbi internationalisation
‘Decisive’ action needed to deflate China’s credit boom – IMF paper
Lack of reliance on foreign financing, low government debt, and state control help to mitigate effects of credit boom, but buffers should not be relied upon in the long run
PBoC ramps up regulations for QR code payments
Transactions made by QR code capped and reserve requirements increased, as PBoC seeks to crack down on payment risks
Central banks and supervisors launch green finance group
Seven central banks and two supervisory authorities found network to tackle climate risks and promote green finance