People’s Bank of China (PBoC)
China considers veteran banker as next PBoC governor
Former deputy PBoC governor Zhu Hexin is leading the race for the central bank
PBoC releases draft rules for Swap Connect
Foreign access to onshore CNY swaps limited to interbank bond market users, while Isda docs aren’t ruled out
China revamps risk exposure rules for commercial banks
New rules aim to improve banks’ risk measurement and reflect size differences, regulators say
BoT’s Sethaput on inflation dynamics, central bank mandates and multi-lateral payments
The Bank of Thailand governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about the trend towards higher inflation, the sustainable finance challenge, experiments with CBDCs and governance issues related to multi-lateral payments
PBoC injects more funds into banking system
Central bank keeps rate unchanged as it adds $29 billion of new one-year loans
China imposes stricter risk classification rules on banks
Regulators say the rules will help banks mitigate credit risks
China needs reforms to maintain robust growth, IMF warns
Fund urges Chinese policy-makers to tackle productivity slowdown and financial risks
Sanctions fear drives surge in central bank gold purchases
China, Turkey and India are largest declared buyers, while Russia probably bought big quantities
China set to ease borrowing limits for ‘high-quality’ developers
New measure is part of a 21-point plan to support the reeling property sector
PBoC launches offline CBDC payments
Users can also conduct e-yuan transactions with 0% battery
Sri Lankan IMF deal blocked by debt problems, governor says
Bailout package needs agreement on Chinese and Indian loans, Weerasinghe says
Argentina activates Chinese swap lines
Central bank says move will boost reserves but observer says it is unlikely to strengthen peso
Crackdown on internet firms is ‘basically done’ – PBoC party chief
Guo Shuqing’s comment comes as Ant Group founder Jack Ma cedes control of company
E-yuan uptake disappointing, former PBoC researcher says
Xie Ping argues consumer cash needs already met by other services
Shoppers in Hong Kong encouraged to use e-yuan
PBoC’s mainland expansion of digital renminbi continues
PBoC keeps lending rates unchanged
Analysts expect central bank to cut key lending rates in coming months to support property sector
PBoC increases liquidity support as slowdown increases
Retail sales and property prices fell further in November while investment and production slowed
China needs dollar reserves to bolster renminbi – Eichengreen
Authorities must reassure global markets to make renminbi reserve currency, paper argues
PBoC reports rise in gold reserves for first time since 2019
Analysts say the move is part of China’s ongoing efforts to diversify its vast dollar-denominated assets
China cuts reserve requirement ratio for banks
Change to ratio will release funds for banks to help hard-hit industries, says the PBoC
PBoC pushes big techs to hand over user data, report says
Some tech firms are resisting order to supply information to PBoC-led credit-scoring firms
PBoC eases rules to lure foreign bond investors
New rules include allowing foreign investors to conduct FX trades with more financial institutions
PBoC keeps key lending rates stable
China’s central bank maintains reference rate for mortgages but calls on banks to support developers
Chinese MPC member calls for 5% growth target in 2023
China faces "difficulty" in sustaining strong annual growth from now to 2035, Liu Shijin says