Emerging markets
Renminbi's global share of payments drops
But the Chinese currency is being increasingly adopted to settle transactions with China and Hong Kong
Australian players need to play renminbi long game
Panellists were bullish on China's long-term prospects at FX Week Australia; commodities priced in RMB will be a game-changer for Sydney's status as a trading hub
China may introduce Tobin tax on FX transactions
A levy on currency trading could be put in place to fight speculation
PBoC confirms Russian swap transactions
Central banks of China and Russia disclose "several currency swap trades" since October, but no details
RBA adds the Korean won to reserve portfolio
Australian central bank continues to unload euro holdings while introducing seventh reserve currency
Renminbi overtakes ringgit for Malaysian payments to China
The US dollar still accounts for the overwhelming majority of payments from Malaysia to the red dragon
PBoC eases despite continued depreciation fears
China's central bank cuts reserve requirements amid intricate balancing act between buoying slowing growth, maintaining financial stability, and safeguarding the value of its currency
PBoC’s Zhou dismisses talk of renminbi devaluation
China’s governor says the country is “opposed” to competitive devaluation and capital outflows are likely to subside
Possibility of global crisis has resurfaced, panellists say
Attention turns from policy normalisation to the threat of global slowdown
China relaxes QFII limits amid calls for capital controls
FX regulator lowers the ‘lock-up’ period, during which foreign investors must wait before repatriating funds, from one year to three months, as analysts warn of renminbi devaluation
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
PBoC imposes reserve requirements on offshore deposits for first time
The new measure, designed to curb short-selling, shows the determination of China's central bank to stabilise the offshore market in the wake of recent gyrations
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
RBC says ECB is done, focus on Fed
Adam Cole, head of G10 FX strategy, outlines the bank's expectations for 2016
Saxo signs partnership with JSC Galt & Taggart
The new partnership aims to bolster Saxo Bank’s business platform for its institutional client base
Renminbi payments double between China and Japan
But while the Chinese currency is booming, trading volumes in the wider FX market fell in November
FX can protect the portfolio during shocks
While not always providing spectacular returns, holding foreign exchange as part of a wider portfolio can be extremely valuable
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
EM currencies set for brighter year in 2016
As uncertainty over the timing of the Federal Reserve's rate hike is likely to fade, emerging markets currencies are set for a stronger year
Banks eye Traiana for EM FX netting service
Industry turns to the Icap-owned utility as CLS's emerging markets push stalls
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