People’s Bank of China (PBoC)
PBoC cuts interest rates for third time since November
Central bank also lifts cap on deposit rates; moves will do little to stimulate growth amid property glut, analysts predict
PBoC chief economist dismisses talk of QE
Ma Jun addresses rumours central bank is looking to acquire municipal bonds as collateral in an LTRO-like move to lower financial risk and increase liquidity
PBoC steps up support with reserve ratio cuts
People’s Bank of China cuts the ratio for the second time this year, with observers pointing to pressure on the monetary base from foreign exchange outflows as a motivating factor
IMF: China at risk of ‘disinflationary feedback loop'
Oversupply of real estate pushes down inflation, pressuring real interest rates and straining bloated balance sheets, Fund warns in flagship report
PBoC continues leadership reshuffle
Two assistant governors appointed at the People’s Bank of China; swap lines agreed with Australian and South African counterparts
Nigerian reserves head believes renminbi can ‘complement’ euro and dollar
Lamido Yuguda discusses the benefits of a multipolar system and how the Central Bank of Nigeria is managing its renminbi investments in a new book
PBoC moves to spur property demand
Lower down-payments for second homes will 'improve demand' in oversupplied housing market, central bank says, but analysts warn scheme could backfire
China overlooks own foreign investment cap
Hong Kong firm granted $1.2bn QFII quota, above the $1bn cap set in 2009, as world's second-biggest economy takes symbolic step towards opening up capital account
PBoC governor hints at capital account liberalisation this year
Zhou Xiaochuan says it will be ‘more convenient not only for enterprises but also for individuals at home and abroad to invest' during panel discussion with IMF's Lagarde in Beijing
Finnish paper charts evolution of PBoC policy since 1999
Discussion paper asks whether China has shifted toward a ‘price-based policy’ and finds the PBoC has become more responsive to changes in economic conditions in recent years
Gradual rollout for China's payment system
The country’s cross-border interbank payment system will further contribute to the internationalisation of the renminbi
Weakest economic data in years puts pressure on PBoC
Chinese rate cuts ‘imminent' as some of the worst figures since the financial crisis indicate economic slowdown is sharper than predicted, analysts say
PBoC appoints new deputies
Guo Qingping and Fan Yifei take up roles as deputy governors at the People’s Bank of China, but one seat on the board is seemingly left open
PBoC steps up easing with another rate cut
China’s central bank cuts interest rates for the second time in less than four months, in a sign it is becoming more aggressive in combating economic weakness
Bank of Canada will only lend renminbi as ‘last resort’
The central bank’s financial markets chief says it is up to banks to manage their renminbi liquidity needs, including in ‘stressed circumstances’
Justin Lin on China, economic growth and the international monetary system
Former World Bank chief economist on why a multiple currency system could increase monetary instability, China should be wary of full capital reform and infrastructure investment will boost growth
PBoC report reveals extent of liquidity interventions
Quarterly monetary policy report reveals massive injections of liquidity to support the money supply as outward capital flows continue to accelerate
PBoC takes action against tighter liquidity
Cut in reserve requirements seen as effort to ease liquidity due to lunar new year and capital outflows, but may do little more than offset a growing shortage
Renminbi cracks top-five payment currencies
Share of the renminbi in global payments increases to 2.17% in December, Swift data shows, pushing it above the Canadian and Australian dollars, and into the top five
Swiss gain greater access to renminbi markets in new deal
SNB and PBoC ink deal on RQFII quota for Switzerland and establish renminbi clearing in the country; latest in a string of agreements aimed at renminbi internationalisation
Offshore renminbi clearing banks could face competition from 'superhighway'
As host countries play up significance of new clearing banks, questions emerge over whether they will become obsolete once Chinese ‘payments superhighway' comes into being
PBoC governor questions western central banks' ability to boost inflation
Speaking in Davos, Zhou Xiaochuan says 'monetary policy is not a panacea to reach targets', while Kenneth Rogoff says ECB QE will not be 'big enough'
Central Bank of Argentina uses PBoC swap agreement for external financing
With Argentina suffering a default in July and without access to markets, its central bank is drawing on a swap agreement with the PBoC to bolster its reserves
PBoC to accelerate reform process in 2015
Chinese central bank signals more financial reforms and a faster opening of financial markets in 2015; focus on ‘prudent’ monetary policy but more stimulus a possibility