People’s Bank of China (PBoC)
PBoC’s Zhou promises more 'opening up' in 2013
Zhou Xiaochuan suggests the PBoC will make greater efforts in 2013 towards deepening financial reforms and ‘opening up’
Finland paper sizes up Chinese reforms
Research published by the Bank of Finland examines financial liberalisation in China and what it means for the country’s monetary policy framework
Bank of England must promote RMB trading, warns Chinese official
A swap line between the central banks of the UK and China would be a key step towards the growth of offshore renminbi, a former official of the People's Bank of China said yesterday
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: How governments are undermining world finance
Central bankers need to forcefully express their concerns about the unintended consequences of new regulatory policies
PBoC’s Yi urges IMF to complete quota and governance reforms
Deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China calls on remaining IMF members to approve 2010 quota and governance reforms; US has yet to accept the changes
IMF meeting set to reinforce global pessimism
Governments need to take urgent policy action to capitalise on the ‘breathing space’ created by central banks. But few attending the IMF meeting in Tokyo believe law-makers are fit for the task
PBoC repo activity does not signify a major shift to open market operations
Substantial market intervention by the People’s Bank of China during the past few months does not signify a policy shift to open market operations – at least, not for now – says Hui Feng
Fed paper examines Chinese response to rate shocks
Federal Reserve study explores the response of the People’s Bank of China to foreign interest rate shocks; says liberalisation of foreign currency policies could reduce central bank’s costs
No ‘lame duck year’ for the PBoC, says CBJ author Hui
China’s central bank has made progress in reforming the country’s financial system during the past year; progress exceptional given leadership elections, says Hui
The beginning of the end for renminbi internationalisation?
The People’s Bank of China has surprised market watchers by taking critical steps to liberalise the renminbi and interest rate policy in the country
HKMA names Huo as new PBoC advisor
Huo Yingli will take over from Mu Huaipeng as the PBoC official seconded to offer financial co-operation assistance between China and Hong Kong
China hints at policy adjustments to support economy
People's Bank of China pledges to strengthen the 'fine-tuning' of monetary policy in the country; latest indication of growing anxiety over slowing economy
People’s Bank of China makes growth top priority
Latest quarterly report on monetary policy puts growth of the economy at the heart of the central bank’s efforts; recent statistics show continuing slowdown in world’s second largest economy
PBoC, BoJ and Bank of Korea governors meet in China
Central bank governors meet to discuss economic and financial issues in the three countries; yearly meeting held as part of efforts to strengthen co-operation and communication
Indonesia enters China interbank bond market
Bank Indonesia and People's Bank of China reach agreement allowing Indonesian central bank access to China's interbank bond market; part of Chinese strategy towards internationalisation of the yuan
People’s Bank of China promotes assistant governor
People’s Bank of China bulks up senior management team; adding second new deputy governor in as many months
Bank of Finland paper analyses Chinese monetary policy
Discussion paper assesses the use of non-market monetary policy in China; finds policy tools are effective at controlling inflation but this depends on source of economic shocks
China growth slows for sixth consecutive quarter
Figures published by National Bureau of Statistics of China show year-on-year GDP growth of 7.6% in second quarter of 2012; growth has been steadily slowing since beginning of 2011
PBoC moves to bolster bank lending with asymmetric rates cut
Chinese central bank cuts interest rates and expands bank lending bands for the second time in a month to combat sluggish growth
Markets recoil as major central banks ease policies
Chinese, European and UK central banks take monetary policy action; moves leave no doubt about gloomy global economic picture as eurozone stock markets fail to rally
China moves to promote offshore renminbi trade
HKMA welcomes new Chinese government measures to support growth of offshore renminbi business in Hong Kong; central banks buy $315 million of offshore renminbi bonds
MAS agrees establishment of office in China
Monetary Authority of Singapore will open a representative office in Beijing after settling on a deal with the People’s Bank of China; third overseas office for MAS
Brazil and China agree currency swap and deepen cooperation
Central Bank of Brazil announces agreement with China Banking Regulatory Commission to enhance exchange of information; governments agree to currency swap
‘Not clear’ China wants renminbi to rival dollar, says CIC’s Lau
China is pushing for the renminbi to be used more widely in commerce and finance but it is unclear if Beijing wants its currency to rival the US dollar and euro, says CIC’s Lawrence Lau