Taiwan
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
Taiwan to scrutinise lending on hot money fears: reports
Official from Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reportedly says lenders’ foreign currency loans will be inspected for signs of speculation on currency
PBOC’s Su in Taiwan for bill-financing talks
Su Ning, a deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), visits Taiwan to discuss the development of bill financing markets
Taiwan - Annual Report 2007
The Central Bank of China (Taiwan) raised its discount rate four times during 2007 by a total of 62.5 basis points, the central bank's latest Annual Report reveals.
Taiwan surprises markets with first cut in 5 years
The Central Bank of China (Taiwan) unexpectedly cut rates for the first time since 2003 on the back of fears that distressed financial markets could trigger a global slowdown in economic activity.
China using reserves for political gain - report
China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange appears to have used its reserve stockpile, the largest in the world, to influence diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Taiwan.
Taiwan raises rates
Taiwan's central bank has increased its key policy rates by 12.5 basis points each as part of a raft of monetary policy measures aimed at controlling inflation, which is now at a seven-year high.
Taiwan set to raise rates
Fai-Nan Perng, the governor of the Central Bank of China (Taiwan), has told the country's parliament that he will carry on hiking rates to dampen inflationary pressures.
Taiwan hikes rates to 3.375%
The board of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on Thursday opted to raise its benchmark discount rate by 12.5 basis points to 3.375%.
Taiwan raises interest rates again
Taiwan's central bank raised its key interest rates by a further 12.5 basis points, after an increase of 25 basis points in June. The move brings the discount rate to 3.25%.
Taiwan - Annual Report 2006
Taiwan's economy grew by 4.62% last year, buoyed by strong exports in the consumer electronics sector.
Inflation will remain low - Taiwan governor
Perng Fai-nan, the governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), said that central bank strategy had ensured inflation remained low and stable, and that it would continue to do so.
Taiwan raises rates again
Taiwan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate - the discount rate on 10-day loans to banks - by a quarter percentage point to 3.125% today.
China, Japan, Korea to pool some reserves - report
Bloomberg reported on Friday 4 May that China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to combine some of their foreign-exchange reserves in order to prevent any repeat of the crisis that hit Asia a decade ago.