Asset managers
Latest restructuring boosts the PBoC’s regulatory clout
Hui Feng says the restructuring of the PBoC carries “profound implications” for the central bank’s role in policy-making
Canadian deputy governor explains reserves regime
Floating exchange rate, asset-liability matching and liquidity focus do not demand bigger portfolio
Central Banking Awards 2019: first winners announced
Reserve manager, initiative, asset manager, innovation in reserve management, global markets, custody and specialised lending awards unveiled
Reserve manager of the year: Bank of Mexico
The Latin American central bank has adopted a forward-looking asset allocation strategy as well as embracing absolute return approaches
Asset manager of the year: State Street Global Advisors
The US financial group used its global presence, and equity and fixed income expertise, to expand its central bank client base and assets under management in 2018
Innovation in reserve management: BNP Paribas Asset Management
The asset manager developed new fixed income investment strategies in 2018 that have delivered strong returns and diversification for clients, while also offering practical training support
Crypto bank targets 2019 launch
Switzerland’s Seba Crypto sets its sights on banking licence with “technology-neutral” regulator
Technology can support comprehensive credit risk management – panellists
The expansion of balance sheets since the crisis has created new challenges for central banks
Asset managers should be allowed to operate globally – Bailey
FCA chief warns against attempts to restrict trade in financial services, and says he believes regulators have a good basis for “mutual recognition” of standards
De Galhau: EU needs to stress test non-bank liquidity
Banque de France will examine risk of pension schemes redeeming fund assets, says governor
The IFF China Report 2018: The Belt and Road Initiative
China’s signature Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) now includes 71 countries, with trillions of dollars of investment allocated. Leading Chinese and international policymakers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section includes an inaugural…
Rising rates seen as main risk by reserve managers
High asset prices and the halting and withdrawal of bond-buying programmes pose challenges
Yi Gang unveils timetable for opening up measures
No plans to depreciate renminbi amid trade spat, PBoC govenor says; denies there will be a “big bang” reform in financial sector
Xi pledges to open up economy amid trade tension
China’s president adopts soothing tone, but some observers complain his remarks do little to change the situation
Bank of Israel profits from rising equities – market operations director
Andrew Abir says Israeli central bank has benefited from rising US equities
MAS needs expanded resolution powers, FSB report says
Singapore's central bank should clarify oversight of macro-prudential policies, says peer review
Singapore seeks infrastructure investment boost
MAS and ministry of trade and industry to set up an infrastructure office to encourage local and international firms to build Asian infrastructure
Central Banking Awards: Ireland recognised for transparency
Central Bank of Ireland, Bank of Lithuania and BlackRock win awards
Asset manager of the year: BlackRock
BlackRock delivered some innovative new products and a highly regarded training scheme to build on its already strong foundation in reserve management services
Fed proposes expanding risk regime to foreign subsidiaries
New consultation suggests widening the scope of the August 2017 proposals to foreign-owned operations
Softened liquidity rule would still be misguided – US asset managers
The Treasury proposals are welcome, firms say, but a watered-down SEC rule would leave risks unaddressed
Central banks and securities lending: A lever for monetary policy and liquidity management
Securities lending is often considered an alternative mechanism for generating revenue by asset owners, fund managers and others who invest with profit in mind. Central banks, however, do not share this viewpoint. Rather, their securities lending…
MAS unveils plans to transform financial service sector
Authority hopes road map will boost financial services growth to nearly double that of the overall economy
Swing pricing can help ease liquidity pressure – BIS paper
Open-ended mutual funds can mitigate the risk of “self-fulfilling” runs by using the pricing technique, researchers say