Central banks
IMF data shows limited adoption of renminbi as global reserve
Latest Cofer findings reveal renminbi holdings accounted for 1.07% of global FX reserves at end-2016
US Treasury fails to brand China a currency manipulator
In its first report on FX policies since Donald Trump took office, US Treasury issues China with a warning only, despite the president's campaign promise
SNB updates exchange rate indices calculation
Swiss central bank introduces a more comprehensive and up-to-date methodology
SNB risks friction with US due to FX policy
Switzerland could face being labelled a currency manipulator as the Trump administration takes aim
Lagarde guilty of negligence, court rules
IMF chief found guilty of negligence, but escapes punishment
Global code adoption expected by summer's end
While participants are excited about the conduct guidance, they say firms' internal behaviour is what will ultimately create change
China may introduce Tobin tax on FX transactions
A levy on currency trading could be put in place to fight speculation
First phase of global code set for release on May 25
Debelle outlines the progress on a code of conduct at FX Week Australia
China's central bank explores digital currencies
The PBoC is studying the possibility, alongside a team of researchers, major financial institutions and advisory bodies
PBoC pumps $61bn into China's financial system
The cash injection comes ahead of the Lunar New Year, which usually sees an increase in demand for money
Adopt code or face regulation, warn central bankers
Market participants should embrace the new principles on conduct, say the ECB's Schiavi and Debelle of the RBA and BIS at the 14th annual FX Week Europe conference
China lets central banks use Isda agreements for FX derivatives
China allows derivatives trading based on international standard agreements for the first time; applies only to sovereign investors and FX derivatives
Best Bank for Renminbi: Bank of China
Bank of China wins inaugural renminbi award
Renminbi volatility set to continue
Panellists at the 11th FX Week Asia conference in Singapore discuss the implications of China's exchange rate moves
Global FX volumes climb off record highs
But still manage to grow year-on-year in April
Renminbi is at fair value, the IMF says
The Fund declares China's currency fairly valued months ahead of SDR basket review, having previously thought it was out of step with economic fundamentals
SNB posts record loss in first quarter
Numbers suggest the central bank is still intervening in currency markets
SNB's Danthine calls franc losers narrow-minded
It was 'absolutely certain' the SNB would end Swiss franc floor, says vice-chair of the governing board
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
Conference delegates blast SNB for Swiss move
The SNB's decision to remove its minimum exchange rate in the franc should have been done with more notice, conference delegates say
Denmark cuts rate for third time in 11 days
Danish central bank cuts its deposit rate for the third time since the Swiss National Bank decided to abandon its exchange rate commitment; rate now sits at -0.5%
Legal opinion opens door for ECB bond-buying programme
Adviser to ECJ deems OMTs "compatible" with European law in a move described as an "overwhelming success" for the ECB; it could nonetheless restrict the central bank's role in Troika
SNB negative rates to take effect on ECB day
The Swiss central bank's steps and timing are a good indication of the ECB's next actions
Draghi plans showdown ‘early next year’
Governing council to reassess monetary stimulus in 2015; Draghi says he does not need unanimity to launch quantitative easing