People’s Bank of China (PBoC)
PBoC and MAS join forces to promote sustainable finance
New task force will work to align green taxonomies in China and Singapore
PBoC has ‘by and large’ ended FX intervention, says governor
But Yi Gang declines to give a timeline for full renminbi convertibility
China and Brazil set up infrastructure for renminbi clearing
Move comes as renminbi overtakes euro as Brazil’s second largest reserve currency
PBoC has lent banks $44 billion for ‘green projects’
Facility helps Chinese and foreign lenders to fund carbon emissions reduction, says governor
PBoC swap lines now key international bailout tool
Researchers say PBoC extended support worth billions of dollars to Belt and Road countries
PBoC to cut reserve requirement ratio
Top officials have previously called for use of the policy tool to boost economy
China to set up new party-led financial supervisors
New committees to be established by end of 2023 as part of wider supervisory change
PBoC leadership faces multiple challenges
Yi Gang’s staying on as governor will only ease some of the pressures, writes Hui Feng
Yi Gang stays on as China’s central bank governor
Beijing’s surprise decision sends stabilising signal for the economy, analysts say
China to overhaul financial regulatory system
Proposed changes reduce the PBoC’s role in financial oversight
China sets modest growth target ahead of leadership reshuffle
Outgoing premier Li calls for accommodative policy and warns of property sector risks
China considers veteran banker as next PBoC governor
Former deputy PBoC governor Zhu Hexin is leading the race for the central bank
PBoC releases draft rules for Swap Connect
Foreign access to onshore CNY swaps limited to interbank bond market users, while Isda docs aren’t ruled out
China revamps risk exposure rules for commercial banks
New rules aim to improve banks’ risk measurement and reflect size differences, regulators say
BoT’s Sethaput on inflation dynamics, central bank mandates and multi-lateral payments
The Bank of Thailand governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about the trend towards higher inflation, the sustainable finance challenge, experiments with CBDCs and governance issues related to multi-lateral payments
PBoC injects more funds into banking system
Central bank keeps rate unchanged as it adds $29 billion of new one-year loans
China imposes stricter risk classification rules on banks
Regulators say the rules will help banks mitigate credit risks
China needs reforms to maintain robust growth, IMF warns
Fund urges Chinese policy-makers to tackle productivity slowdown and financial risks
Sanctions fear drives surge in central bank gold purchases
China, Turkey and India are largest declared buyers, while Russia probably bought big quantities
China set to ease borrowing limits for ‘high-quality’ developers
New measure is part of a 21-point plan to support the reeling property sector
PBoC launches offline CBDC payments
Users can also conduct e-yuan transactions with 0% battery
Sri Lankan IMF deal blocked by debt problems, governor says
Bailout package needs agreement on Chinese and Indian loans, Weerasinghe says
Argentina activates Chinese swap lines
Central bank says move will boost reserves but observer says it is unlikely to strengthen peso
Crackdown on internet firms is ‘basically done’ – PBoC party chief
Guo Shuqing’s comment comes as Ant Group founder Jack Ma cedes control of company