Asia
BSP governor rules out Philippines involvement in Asian currency war
Rate cuts by Central Bank of the Philippines due to ‘domestic factors’
People: Bank of Canada appoints new deputy
Bank of Canada promotes from within; BIS appoints regional chair; FCA names new executive
30 years of central banking
Central banks face credibility tests on a number of fronts
BIS: forex volumes rise to $6.6 trillion as London trading soars
While the UK capital reinforces its prominence in forex markets, trading in Asian currencies heats up
Overseeing China’s payments revolution
PBoC has tried to strike balance between bigtech innovation and reining in risks
Singapore looks to establish term RFR by 2020
Swaps linked to overnight rate will help create term structure, says industry committee member
Trade war may delay renminbi as reserve currency, says reserves manager
Central banks are cautious when building renminbi reserves due to legal and liquidity issues
Fintech and risk: what does the future hold?
Five key areas where regulators need to make judgements on fintech risks
Overcoming deflation: Japan’s experience and challenges ahead
Haruhiko Kuroda explains how Japan’s long battle against deflation may offer insights for others
World Bank official says blockchain could cut settlement times
Official says first blockchain bond shows the technology's potential
Malaysia takes action against 17 Goldman bankers over 1MDB
Custodial sentences and criminal fines sought in relation to alleged misappropriated funds
Philippines cuts key rates and hints at more easing
BSP governor indicates more easing likely this year as inflation stays under control
PBoC is navigating into uncharted waters on RMB
Renminbi depreciation will cause problems at home and abroad
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
The calm before the storm – The climate change 2019 survey
As climate-related risks to the financial sector become increasingly understood, central banks are demonstrating their willingness to develop capabilities to analyse the impact and modify their policies. A new survey indicates a watershed for central…
Why two degrees matters to central banks
Ulrich Volz explores why strong leadership is required from central banks and supervisors to ensure the financial sector will be in a position to weather climate risks.
Hong Kong’s first green bond issuance oversubscribed
HKMA’s $1 billion five-year green bond proves highly popular
How Singapore manages its reserves
MAS’s Menon explains use of customised fixed income benchmarks and factor-based models
Zhou on four key decisions that forged the modern-day PBoC
Zhou Xiaochuan shares his insights on central bank leadership in China’s economic reform
Central Banking’s ‘Leaders’ for custody, banking and gold
Reserve managers reveal their top counterparties
Central banks prove eager investors in AIIB debut
Official sector snaps up two-thirds of AIIB’s inaugural bond issuance
Emerging markets Argentina and Turkey: mission impossible?
High international debt exposures, large deficits and institutional frailty have fuelled capital outflows, weaker currencies and soaring inflation in Argentina and Turkey
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers
The IFF China Report 2019: The Bay Area Devlopment
Located at the start of the Maritime Silk Road, the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area seeks to harness advanced technology and green finance to catch up with the economically advanced bay areas of New York, San Francisco and Tokyo.