Taiwan
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; Singapore slips into deflation for the first time in a decade
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, former governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), shares key insights upon accepting Central Banking’s Lifetime achievement award
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled
Taiwan deputy nominated as next governor
Yang Chin-long seen as likely to follow the monetary policy stance of his predecessor, Perng Fai-nan
Central Banking Awards: Perng Fai-nan recognised for lifetime achievements
The first four 2018 Central Banking Awards are unveiled – banknote and currency management, consultancy, innovation in reserve management, and lifetime achievement
Lifetime achievement award: Perng Fai-nan
Pre-emptive financial reforms combined with flexible monetary and forex policies have enabled Taiwan’s veteran governor to provide economic stability, even during turbulent times
Perng Fai-nan on how Taiwan has eluded crisis for 20 years
Taiwan’s governor explains how pragmatic interventions have engendered two decades of financial stability, despite the island’s status as a small, open economy
Asia’s longest-serving governor to step down
Perng Fai-nan says he will retire as governor of Taiwan’s central bank when his fourth term ends in 2018 following two decades of strong currency and financial stability management
Taiwan cut seen as start of easing cycle
Prompted by negative inflation and stalling growth amid China slowdown, the central bank cuts rates for first time since 2011
US overtakes Taiwan as offshore RMB clearing centre
The value of RMB payments between the US and China jumped 229% in the year to April 2014, helping the US overtake Taiwan as the third-biggest offshore RMB clearing centre
Taiwan allows Chinese issuers in offshore RMB bond market
So-called Bao Dao bonds are expected to find a ready market eager for yield; offshore RMB bond market in Taiwan has seen just six issuances so far this year
Taiwan upgrading payments tech in RMB push
A deputy governor at the Taiwanese central bank reveals plans to expand the country’s new foreign currency clearing system to create technological backbone for offshore renminbi market
Taiwan central bank chief sets out priorities for new ADB president
Fai-Nan Perng says new Asian Development Bank head must build on the successes and correct the failings of the institution
New coins celebrate leadership change in Taiwan
Taiwanese central bank announces minting of gold and silver commemorative coins in recognition of the new president and vice-president
Taiwan again defends currency policies
Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) releases statement defending policies; second time this month public defence is issued
Taiwan denies controlling exchange rates
Central bank issues “clarification” of the “managed floating exchange rate regime” in place in Taiwan
China attends first Seacen meetings
People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan joins in 31st meeting of regional central bank heads in Sri Lanka
Taiwanese central bank disputes name change
Regional group’s use of Chinese Taipei label after mainland China’s entry sparks row with Taiwan’s central bank
St Louis Fed: Financial innovation important for growth
St Louis Federal Reserve study says improving best financial practices can boost economic performance
Taiwan’s Perng calls on banks to curb housing boom
Taiwanese central bank governor Perng Fai-nan demands lenders tighten rules in order to stifle exuberance in housing market; real estate loans worth more than half the island’s GDP