Chinese renminbi (RMB)
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
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
Widening exchange rate band is not a top priority – PBoC’s Zhou
Zhou makes first public confirmation he is set to retire soon; warns the country’s excessive optimism could lead to a “Minsky moment”
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
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
MAS’s Chia points to the value of EM bonds
Singapore’s reserves and markets chief says interest in onshore Chinese bonds may act as a catalyst for emerging market bonds at a time when the outlook for yields from traditional reserve assets remains low
Renminbi ‘crucial’ for reserve managers – Isabelle Strauss-Kahn
Central banks must consider how Chinese currency fits into reserves - World Bank expert
PBoC dials back on forex controls
Renminbi ends 11-day rise after the central bank relaxes reserve requirements; analysts view move as attempt to end one-way trading
Future of renminbi looks bright – Swift
The proportion of international payments denominated in renminbi falls to less than 2%, but the number of institutions using the currency increases
China's president hands PBoC stronger role in tackling financial risks
China will set up a financial stability and development committee to co-ordinate financial supervision, and the central bank will play a stronger role in financial regulation, Xi Jinping said at a national financial work conference.
Book notes: The Tides of Capital, by Julia Leung
This “stimulating read” offers a unique perspective on how Asian countries have developed economically over the past 20 years. More interesting is Leung’s unintentional revelation that they still have a long way to go
Surprise RMB strengthening prompts unwinds
"A lot of long [US$] positions were unsustainable and had to be re-evaluated," says forex structuring head
PBoC and HKMA announce Bond Connect scheme
The current phase only allows overseas institutional investors to invest in China's bond market
Book notes: Gaining Currency, by Eswar Prasad
A detailed study into the renminbi’s journey to becoming the reserve currency, taking a close look at the hurdles it has overcome and what obstacles remain in its way to competing on the global stage
China forex reserves inch higher in March
PBoC figures show increase of $3.96 billion, resulting in second consecutive monthly reading above $3 trillion
Singapore to work with China on capital market development, MAS’s Loh says
“Wider suite” of risk management tools needed to stem risks rising from capital market liberalisation; opportunities to coordinate on other Chinese initiatives
HK researchers ask how much markets affect RMB fixing
Researchers test China’s assertion the exchange rate is now determined more by markets, finding mixed evidence
Russian central bank opens first overseas office in Beijing
Russian and Chinese authorities announce a collaboration on payment systems and money laundering prevention
Swift records 29.5% decline in renminbi payments
Canadian dollar overtakes renminbi to become fifth most used for international payments; latest data shows slowdown of Chinese economy as well as volatility in exchange rate could be to blame
Policy tensions in China to become ‘more stark’ in 2017 – Menon
MAS head says China's authorities will have to use a fair amount of “policy dexterity” this year to deal with likely US rate rises and volatile international markets
Bitcoin exchange halts service after PBoC clampdown
BTC123 becomes first exchange in China to halt services due to ongoing investigation by government agencies into virtual currency; cuts rates on wealth products
Some way to go for renminbi as reserve currency – Bundesbank's Thiele
Chinese investment markets should be opened up to foreign investors, Thiele says