Chinese renminbi (RMB)
FXCM to stop offering Hong Kong dollar on February 26
Mindful of last year's SNB shock, the US broker decides to stop quoting HKD amid fears over peg
Renminbi direct payments make inroads in Middle East
The Chinese currency ranks first when the UAE and Qatar make direct payments to China and Hong Kong
Corporates face 'disaster' on renminbi Tarfs, say traders
Some companies "may run out of cash"; Taiwan regulator said to be looking at new restrictions
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
Renminbi slides to five-year low as FX reserves fall
China's reserves fell $108 billion in December as the People's Bank of China continues to intervene in the market
The theme for 2016 is China, China and China
China and India are the real opportunities until 2020, says R5FX
Outlook for Asian FX in 2016 looks bright
There is a 50/50 chance that China will scrap its dual-currency system in 2016, says one analyst; others worry about the impact of a strong dollar and uncertain trajectory of Fed rate hikes
Renminbi payments double between China and Japan
But while the Chinese currency is booming, trading volumes in the wider FX market fell in November
IMF approves renminbi's inclusion in SDR basket
The move puts the renminbi on course to achieve reserve currency status
CLS discusses renminbi inclusion with PBoC
The talks, which have been going on for several years, are still in the exploratory phase
Best Banks Awards: Thomson Reuters bags three wins
Thomson Reuters wins Best Broker for EM, Forwards and Best Market Data Provider for FX
Best FX Clearing House: CME Group
Exchange and clearing house expects more clearing and growth in renminbi products
Best Bank for Australian Dollar: ANZ
The Australian bank has taken advantage of global players reducing their business in ANZ's core markets to strengthen its own presence there
Best Broker for Currency Options: Tullett Prebon
While regulatory concerns were its major preoccupation this year, Tullett Prebon remains bullish on FX options
Lagarde supports RMB inclusion in SDR basket
IMF managing director endorses the renminbi's inclusion in the special drawing rights basket after a staff report deems it 'freely usable'; executive board decision expected on November 30
China launches direct trading between RMB/CHF
Swiss franc becomes the seventh currency to trade directly against the renminbi; HSBC gains approval to become a market-maker in the pair when it launches
South Korea eyes panda bonds in China
Local media reports that Korean government has submitted formal request to Beijing following financial co-operation deal struck last week that also paved way for direct RMB/KRW trading
Bank of China launches renminbi-trading centre in London
The capital becomes the bank's second-largest offshore trading centre after Hong Kong
RBA exchanged $143bn in FX swaps last year, figures show
The Australian central bank uses tool to manage domestic liquidity and short-term reserves amid unprecedented exchange rate volatility; cuts euro from reserves
US softens rhetoric on renminbi ahead of SDR review
The Treasury drops its "significantly undervalued" reference in its flagship report to Congress on foreign exchange rate policies ahead of next month's IMF review
PBoC to launch RMB/CHF trading ‘very soon'
Shanghai-based head of renminbi trading at major western bank says reported move is primarily ‘symbolic' and is likely to feature other currencies as well
Renminbi internationalisation slightly delayed by stock market rout
Panellists at the 6th Pan Asia Regulatory Summit say Chinese regulators held back after stock market turmoil
China and Singapore expand cross-border renminbi channels
Initiative allows Chinese companies to raise RMB debt in the offshore hub, while making it easier for Singapore banks to deploy RMB liquidity; Singapore also eases exchange rate path
Renminbi becomes fourth most-used payment currency
The Chinese currency overtakes the yen with a share of 2.79% in global payments by value