China
Philippines central bank adopts renminbi as reserve asset
Central bank joins a cohort of countries adopting the Chinese currency as a standalone asset; governor says it is an important development for a nation so dependent on Chinese trade
Renminbi's share of payments rises slightly in September
Swift finds 57 countries have crossed the 10% threshold for direct payments in the renminbi
Renminbi drops to six-year low
Figures from Safe show a net $44.7 billion worth of payments in the currency left China in November
HSBC: global acceptance of redback is rising
Figures come from the bank's 2016 renminbi internationalisation survey, conducted with 1,600 corporates across 14 countries
China’s FX reform hit treasurers the most – JP Morgan survey
Senior financial executives from more than 100 global and regional corporates responded at Asia-Pacific Treasurers Forum
IMF commends China for liberalisation steps
The Fund notes that achieving an effective float for the renminbi by 2018 remains a key goal
China turns to boosting domestic banks on international stage
Country strives to retain control of price discovery after the renminbi's inclusion into the IMF's SDR basket
China to create own version of FX code
A newly established Chinese FX Committee is working on creating a Chinese version of the Global Code of Conduct, for domestic and foreign banks operating in the onshore market
World must prepare for takeoff of renminbi transactions
A more flexible renminbi will inevitably lead to the currency's increasing adoption in daily dealings, says HSBC
Global renminbi adoption slows in June
Decline continues in the internationalisation of China's currency, overtaken by the Canadian dollar in payments by value
CIO urges market to pay attention to the renminbi
Knowledge of the Chinese consumer can help drive portfolios across sectors and countries – Bessemer Trust's Patterson
Renminbi adoption in US slows in May
A decline of 1.6% from a year ago highlights the slowdown in the Chinese currency's internationalisation
CFETS likely to include won and rand in RMB Index
Following CFETS's approval of direct trading on the interbank FX market, the two currencies could soon be included in the basket directly linked to the renminbi
Renminbi is more flexible and market-based, says IMF
Fund praises the progress made by China's authorities in giving markets greater influence over its currency
HKEX promotion aims to boost new contract uptake
EUR/CNH, JPY/CNH, AUD/CNH and CNH/USD futures contracts went live on the exchange on May 30
China’s FX reserves sink to lowest in four years
Reserves fall by $27.93 billion to $3.192 trillion in May
China gives investment quota to US to boost yuan’s global use
US asset managers awarded $38 billion quota under RQFII programme for the first time
Icap clinches $65m CFETS deal
Icap-owned EBS BrokerTec will provide technology for fixed-income and FX electronic execution services in China
Renminbi's global share of payments drops
The Chinese currency fell to sixth place last month, overtaken by the Canadian dollar
UK tops Singapore as second-largest renminbi-clearing centre
Forty per cent of all payments between the UK and China are now made using the Chinese currency, Swift data shows
Hong Kong Exchange to expand renminbi futures offer
Four new futures contracts will be added in the second quarter of the year, giving investors new ways to hedge FX risk
Financial clients fear cyber threats and Asia slowdown
Cyber risk retains its top spot as the big concern for participants, but worries over macroeconomic issues are hot on its heels
Saxo boosts China presence with partnership
Danish bank signs tri-party agreement with Wallstreet CN and LeanWork
Quants: carry and value will work for next six months
Less volatile market conditions look favourable for these strategies