Articles by Alice Shen
Central banks must take lead on climate disclosures – PBoC’s Ma
Reserve managers’ stances send important signals to the financial community, says Ma Jun
Trump’s criticism undermining confidence in Fed – Yellen
Political pressures could hurt central bank independence, says former Fed chair
PBoC signs currency settlement agreement with Laos
Agreement comes as Chinese authorities push for increased international use of renminbi
Bank of Thailand grapples with baht appreciation
Central bank has relaxed forex regulations and cut rates as baht hits six-year high
CBDC has been “over-hyped” – former RBI deputy
Focus on retail CBDCs is a potential distraction from core central banking functions, says Sinha
PBoC governor vows to stay away from QE and negative rates
Beijing should maintain “normal” monetary policy, as ultra-low rates in developed markets proved ineffective, says governor
China trims new benchmark rate amid inflation dilemma
PBoC cuts one-year benchmark rates again, but surging inflation remains an issue
PBoC to rein in fintech firms after President Xi praises blockchain
Central bank will verify blockchain-compatible products in bid to ensure financial stability and curb speculation
Central banks turn to Instagram to reach younger generations
The audiovisual social media network is helping some central banks offer financial education and other campaigns for millennials and Gen Zs
Hong Kong cuts interest rates as economy enters recession
HKMA eases for the third time following Fed move, prompting banks to cut lending rates for the first time since 2008; economy contracts sharply in third quarter
Cambodia extends blockchain payment system pilot
Central bank lengthens trial to end-2019 and explores including cross-border transactions
PBoC says its bills are better tools than bonds for China
Central bank bills will play a bigger role in stabilising yuan exchange rates, suggests PBoC research note
MAS makes rare policy tweak amid slowing global economy
MAS targets slower appreciation of Singapore dollar, the first such easing in more than three years
BoJ weighs further stimulus as tax hike bites
But central bank may be reluctant to add more stimulus while tax hike effects are uncertain
BSP’s Diokno on forward guidance and cutting reserves
The Central Bank of the Philippines governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery and Alice Shen about fintech, efforts to wean Asia off the US dollar, and why he wants to cut policy and reserve requirement rates
HKMA launches Instagram account
Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to “engage with younger generation”
Indonesia cuts rates for the third time in three months
Bank Indonesia has cut a total of 75bp this year after tightening 175bp in 2018
Overseeing China’s payments revolution
The PBoC has tried to strike a balance between facilitating bigtech innovation and reining in risks, amid an explosive growth in mobile payments
Papua New Guinea upgrades payment system
More financial institutions to use new central switch in bid to improve efficiency and inclusion; international networks also to be added
Trade war may delay renminbi as reserve currency, says reserves manager
Central banks are cautious when building renminbi reserves due to legal and liquidity issues
Central Banking Fintech and Regtech Awards 2019 – as it happened
Live coverage from the Fintech and Regtech Awards ceremony in Singapore
China changes mortgage rates anchor to curb housing risks
Home loan rates may be set higher to avoid real estate bubbles as central bank seeks lower rates for rest of the economy
No noticeable fund outflows amid protests – HKMA
Exchange Fund sufficient to back currency in case of capital outflows, HKMA says
Indonesian central bank cuts rates again
Central bank says it will boost economic growth as president pushes fiscal expansion