Taiwan
Three Asian central banks raise rates
Central banks in Taiwan, the Philippines and Hong Kong continue with monetary tightening
Apac central banks reassure amid Credit Suisse woes
Central banks in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong say banking systems remain stable
Taiwanese central bank unveils climate change strategy
Central bank aims to promote sustainable finance and incorporate climate factors in forecasting
Taiwan’s governor says uncertainties are hampering forecasting
Yang says central bank will examine wider range of data to improve inflation estimates
Vietnam and Taiwan raise interest rates after Fed hike
SBV raises key rate by 100 basis points, while Taiwan delivers modest 12.5bp hike
Taiwan academics call for central bank reform
Academica Sinica says the central bank could invest part of its foreign reserves into a SWF
Taiwan governor says ‘no need to worry’ about capital outflows
Yang Chin-Long says Taiwan has sufficient foreign reserves to handle potential FX volatility
Hong Kong and Taiwan raise rates
HKMA raises rates by 75bp, but local banks don’t follow, while Taiwan increases by 12.5bp
Taiwan central bank raises rates for first time since 2011
Rate increase since 2011 surprises markets as inflation is below 3%
Taiwan’s central bank to ‘follow tightening trend’ next year – governor
Central bank has maintained a record-low rate for six straight quarters
Taiwan and Paraguay central banks sign co-operation agreement
Paraguay is only South American state to recognise Taiwan government instead of Beijing
Taiwan dollar weakens over fears of US action
US Treasury expected to label Asian ally a currency manipulator on next exchange rate report
Taiwan governor optimistic over US currency dispute
Yang says country meets ‘currency manipulator’ criteria but adds he does not expect sanctions
Taiwanese central bank asks for smaller dollar trades
Large dollar orders may slow down foreign exchange transactions, central bank says
Taiwan central bank open to more onshore insurer FX hedging
Central bank suggests lifers can use onshore swaps to hedge dividends, but some warn it could hit NDF market
Transfer season
Trade frictions with the US have caused a mass industrial transfer to China’s neighbours. Zhou Chengjun, IFF Academic Committee member and inspector of the Macro‑prudential Policy Bureau of the People’s Bank of China, says that shouldn’t stop China…
IMF and Yale provide data on virus responses
IMF site provides information on G20 country responses to virus
Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia cut rates; Singapore on watch
Asian central banks continue easing to boost virus-hit economies
Forex market growing, but more risky – BIS review
Reduced reliance on PvP and heightened fragmentation threaten market resilience
ECB paper examines low inflation’s impact on Asia
Researchers study impact of downside inflationary shocks on 12 of region’s largest economies
Taiwan’s central bank vows to defend currency
Taiwanese currency hits 28-month low against US dollar as US-China trade tensions worsen
Former governor: Life lessons from Taiwan
Perng Fai-nan shares key insights upon accepting Central Banking’s Lifetime achievement award
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada, Lesetja Kganyago and Perng Fai-nan among those that stood out
Taiwan deputy nominated as next governor
Yang Chin-long seen as likely to follow the monetary policy stance of his predecessor, Perng Fai-nan