Articles by Alice Shen
PBoC continues crypto trading crackdown
Chinese deputy governor says PBoC will widen tests of ‘digital yuan’ CBDC prototype
PBoC tightens ban on crypto transactions
PBoC warns largest banks to verify customers’ identities and stop aiding bitcoin-related transactions
PBoC to score largest banks’ green finance efforts
Chinese central bank aims to spur growth in environmental investing
PBoC and Swift to offer cross-border payments services
Joint venture will set up local network and data centre to support financial messaging, PBoC says
HKMA chief plays down threat to currency peg
Eddie Yue tells journalists forthcoming IPOs should alleviate pressure
BoT says prototype corporate CBDC boosted efficiency
Thai central bank says DLT allowed cement firm to integrate payments systems with suppliers
PBoC subsidiary sets up joint venture with Swift
New initiative could be involved in internationalising renminbi and developing digital currency
Philippine central bank gains powers over crypto assets
Revised regulations create “unbroken chain of regulated entities” for virtual asset providers
China tightens regulations on non-bank payment firms
Central bank will scrutinise payments more closely and fine firms for rejecting cash
PBoC proposes tough antitrust rules for payments giants
Draft rules would give PBoC powers to recommend splitting up large payments firms
MAS enhances cyber risk guidelines as risks grow
Authority warns “spate” of cyber attacks have targeted suppliers of IT services
PBoC eases cross-border yuan settlement policy
Central bank promotes use of yuan in cross-border settlement and financing
Thai central bank relaxes FX rules to curb currency’s strength
Central bank says it is considering further liberalisations to currency regime
China’s digital yuan kicks off test on e-commerce platforms
New round of tests in Suzhou allow use of CBDC for online shopping for the first time; new features designed to protect privacy
MAS sets up grant scheme to encourage green loans
Singapore’s central bank will pay part of banks’ and other firms’ costs in hiring environmental advisers
Phillipines central bank says new website has improved comms
BSP says website’s mobile-friendly design and chatbot has boosted effectiveness
MAS unveils yuan funding for banks in Singapore
New funding scheme of up to 25 billion yuan replaces overnight funding facility
PBoC makes $122 billion injection as default fears rise
Chinese central bank makes year’s largest market injection days after large power firm defaults
Vietnamese politburo warns former central bank governor
Nguyen Van Binh formally warned over handling of bad debts and loans to bank
MAS secures more financial crime convictions
Nine individuals convicted as a result of MAS investigations over 18-month period
World’s biggest IPO suspended after PBoC intervenes
Ant Group market debut suspended after Chinese authorities interview Jack Ma
Cambodia officially launches quasi-CBDC
Cambodia’s blockchain-powered payment system goes live
Jack Ma slams Basel regulations
Alibaba founder says Basel Accord limits innovation; regulators remain cautious on big tech
Thai economy is like “patient in intensive care” – governor
Central bank extends debt relief for SME debt relief as political unrest mounts