China
PBoC vows to keep renminbi stable
Central bank governor says yuan at appropriate level after breaking 7:1 against US dollar
PBoC gets go-ahead from China’s cabinet to develop CBDC
China’s central bank is developing its own CBDC
HKMA, PBoC extend CNY access to HK Stock Connect investors
Settling in onshore yuan gives northbound investors access to larger pool of renminbi; liquidity higher and exchange rates less volatile
SEB: tariffs won’t dampen China’s growing influence on global economy
But in the short run, threats will knock renminbi and other emerging market currencies
US-China trade war: market complacent in underpricing ‘no deal’
Options or swaps said to still be cheap to hedge if tensions persist
Currency losses at North American corporates rise to nearly $21 billion
Currency gyrations from geopolitical events continue to create headwinds for some businesses
Euro’s ‘heft’ has been underappreciated – BIS’s Borio
Several roles of the euro as an international currency are underappreciated, says Borio
Brexit delay to keep sterling in well-trodden ranges: Gain Capital
Green shoots of spring growth in global economy bring dollar, euro plays to the fore
China’s FX reserves hit seven-month high as capital flows back in
Reserves rise for fifth month in a row in March, as US-China trade thaw eases foreign investors’ concerns
The EM units to watch as US and China make peace – Swissquote
Currencies such as the Thai baht, which trades heavily with China, should benefit from easing tensions
PBoC chief pledges to keep opening up China’s financial sector
China will also continue market-based reforms of yuan exchange rates
Monex Europe: China’s falling growth is biggest risk for EM currencies
But, following stimulus packages, the broker maintains bullish stance on renminbi
Wells Fargo: US-China trade spat still a drag for Aussie
Dispute will keep trade-sensitive currencies under pressure, with a deal unlikely before March 1 tariff deadline, says strategist
USD/CNH futures trading hits record high in Singapore
Trade dispute-driven volatility sustains momentum as overall FX futures trading peaks
PBoC issues 20 billion yuan of central bank bills in Hong Kong
Bills could be used to manage offshore yuan liquidity and stabilise exchange rates
Watch for US-China thaw to give risk appetite a boost – Scotiabank
The bank expects a trade deal to be reached between China and the US
Yuan takes key international step on Myanmar move
Yuan and yen added as trade-settlement currencies, as dollar use falls
IFRS 9 drives appetite for long-dated hedges in Asia
New accounting standard helps manage mark-to-market volatility of long-term trades
Allure of EM currencies grows for investors
Market participants look at strategic plays beyond G10 amid concerns about global growth
North American corporates lose $11bn on FX volatility
Almost six times as many companies reported currency headwinds in third quarter, FireApps analysis shows
PBoC sets up department to lead China's financial oversight
Central bank to devise ways to promote international use of yuan
Dollar looks set to hold its own in 2019 – Informa Global
It’s a struggle to find sustainable alternatives to the greenback among G10 peers, FX fundamentals manager says
PBoC: new liquidity tool is not ‘Chinese version of QE’
Growth-boosting measure equates to three-year easing, says one analyst
Lin becomes head of trading products for China at BMO
Martin Lin spent 14 years at BNP Paribas as trading head in China and Hong Kong