China
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
Bundesbank to begin investing in renminbi
Executive board member says the bank is considering investing in other foreign currencies
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
Macao turns to facial recognition to fight money laundering
Chinese tourists now have to verify their identities in order to withdraw cash at most ATMs in the casino hub
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
Credit no longer supporting Chinese growth – research
China’s economy has become “saturated with credit”, argues IMF research paper, with fiscal stimulus primarily boosting manufacturing
IMF warns Chinese banks are undercapitalised
The IMF report highlights the insufficient capital of Chinese banks, conflicting tensions of growth and stability, and the financial system’s complexity
China takes fresh steps to rein in financial sector risk
Five regulators jointly release standardised rules on asset management products
Productivity puzzles and the neutral rate of interest
Monetary policy frameworks should be subjected to internal and external reviews to ensure they remain fit for purpose
Hong Kong seeks mobile wallet capabilities in China
Authorities in drive to ensure Hong Kong mobile phone e-payments work in China; faster payments roll-out due next year but no urgent rush to go cashless, says HKMA official
ECB article warns of possible effects of a Chinese slowdown
Looser Chinese monetary policy in response to problems could have significant effect
PBoC’s Zhou warns of ‘sudden’ contagion risks
Governor continues with tough line on financial imbalances as he prepares to hand the reins to an as-yet-unnamed successor
Xi faces macroeconomic dilemma after China’s party congress
The Chinese premier will have to work hard to avoid a 'Minsky moment', says Hui Feng
China’s party congress hints at new PBoC chief
Contest narrows to banking regulator head Guo Shuqing and Hubei province party secretary Jiang Chaoliang
Xi sees renminbi taking greater role in global monetary system
President Xi Jinping calls for quality and equality of growth rather than speed; flags plans to promote renminbi as global reserve currency
Cross-border credit slips back into contraction
Latest BIS statistics show rebound of cross-border claims was temporary; China bucks trend with rapid growth of inward credit
PBoC’s Zhou warns China’s leverage is ‘relatively high’
Governor says corporate sector debt has ballooned partly due to local government financing vehicles
PBoC targets stability ahead of party congress
China's central bank has taken several measures to boost stability in the run-up to the Communist party congress, which starts on October 18
Fed’s Powell: normalisation will be ‘manageable’ for emerging markets
Fed governor says current capital flows appear to be in line with fundamentals; corporate debts a vulnerability but “situation is not alarming”
China’s deleveraging efforts pose global financial risks, research says
A sudden financial shock may imperil demand, trade and commodity prices
Renminbi ‘crucial’ for reserve managers – Isabelle Strauss-Kahn
Central banks must consider how Chinese currency fits into reserves - World Bank expert
PBoC research head defends ICO ban
Central bank official stresses ban on ICOs will not hinder research on blockchain