People’s Bank of China (PBoC)
SBP’s Aziz sees renminbi gaining ground in global reserves
Pakistan’s reserves head sees potential for Chinese renminbi to muscle in on the euro and yen’s territory in global reserves, on account of negative interest rates
The People’s Bank of China’s internet finance dilemma
China’s central bank faces a challenge encouraging the development of market-based internet financial services while regulating a business where a $7.6 billion Ponzi scheme recently blew up
PBoC sets up renminbi internationalisation research centre in Singapore
The new Centre for Renminbi Internationalisation Studies (CRIS), launched today in Beijing, is a prestige victory for Singapore as it aims to position itself as a leading international RMB hub
PBoC and MAS extend $46bn swap line
Renewal of currency arrangement follows deepening of cross-border integration measures introduced last year
PBoC confirms Russian swap transactions
Chinese and Russian central banks disclose 'several currency swap trades' since October, but do not disclose further details
PBoC eases despite continued depreciation fears
China's central bank cuts reserve requirements amid intricate balancing act between arresting slowdown in growth, maintaining financial stability, and safeguarding currency
PBoC's Zhou dismisses talk of renminbi devaluation ahead of G20 meetings
Chinese governor says country is 'opposed' to competitive devaluations; argues capital outflows likely to subside given 'strong fundamentals'
Sarb’s Lesetja Kganyago on divergent monetary policies and new supervision
The governor of the South African Reserve Bank talks to Christopher Jeffery about navigating divergent monetary policies, South Africa’s new supervisory regime and nurturing new talent
Is China really the cause of sluggish global growth?
China's policy-makers blame structural problem in the West for global malaise, despite unprecedented monetary stimulus by central banks
Former PBoC deputy to head up embattled regulator
Central bank veteran Liu Shiyu replaces Xiao Gang as head of China Securities Regulatory Commission in highly publicised reshuffle
China relaxes QFII limits amid calls for capital controls
FX regulator shortens ‘lock-up’ period, during which foreign investors must wait before repatriating funds, from one year to three months
Renminbi direct payments make inroads in Middle East
The Chinese currency ranks first when the UAE and Qatar make direct payments to China and Hong Kong
Ukrainian central bank faces ‘difficult balancing act’
Ukraine’s central bank has boosted its foreign exchange reserves but faces high inflation and unemployment, a ‘weaker-than-expected’ recovery and possible currency pressure
People: Ireland appoints first female deputy governor; Sri Lanka also names deputy
Irish central bank appoints first female deputy governor; Sri Lanka appoints deputy; change in leadership at Chinese foreign exchange regulator; and more
PBoC imposes reserve requirements on offshore deposits for first time
New measure designed to curb CNH short-selling and shows PBoC determination to stabilise offshore market in wake of recent gyrations, analysts suggest
RBI, BIS gain access to China interbank foreign exchange market
Second batch of official investors receive permission to trade FX spot and derivatives onshore; MAS and BoK also among the seven institutions
PBoC looks to expand lending programme for SMEs
Central bank to 'steadily advance' refinancing scheme as economy expected to slow further; Ma Jun clarifies PBoC's position on exchange rate fluctuations
PBoC cut in renminbi fix prompts market volatility
Central bank cuts fix by 0.51%, triggering second equities slump in a week and further divergence in onshore and offshore exchange rates
PBoC injects liquidity following market rout
Central bank intervenes with $20bn reverse repo operation as markets slump, restoring a semblance of calm
Russian and Chinese central banks sign MoU
The governors of the Russian and Chinese central banks sign memorandum of understanding; will now be able to issue bonds in each other’s markets
IMF reforms approved by US Congress
Christine Lagarde and the People’s Bank of China welcome the approval of the US Senate for quota and governance reforms at the IMF, agreed by the board in 2010
New renminbi index shows ‘relative’ strength of currency
Body run by the PBoC publishes index showing movement of renminbi against 13 other currencies; looks to steer market focus away from solely the dollar rate
PBoC confirms Korea on track to issue first sovereign 'panda bond'
Korean government authorised to raise 3bn yuan in interbank market, China's central bank confirms; Seoul reportedly marketing bond during China roadshow this week
PBoC deputy governor says reforms will continue beyond SDR inclusion
Yi Gang welcomes IMF decision on SDR, says China will not ease off on reforms; inclusion was seen as inevitable in recent weeks, but Central Banking poll highlights earlier uncertainty