Chinese renminbi (RMB)
Analysts hit back at currency war claims
Further Plaza II-type agreement is unlikely, however, and only weak "peer pressure" applied to currency problems, says Barclays Young
Asia providers on best behaviour for new regulatory regime
A change of regime
HKMA offers guidance on synthetic ETFs
HKMA offers guidance on synthetic ETFs
Video: Chairman of the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange
Barry Cheung, chairman at the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, speaks to Lianna Brinded about the liberalisation of China's renminbi and the positive effects it will have on energy and commodities.
HKMEx: China’s currency liberalisation to drive liquidity in energy and commodities
China's growth as a consumer in the energy and commodities global market could eventually sway price movements, says Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange’s Cheung
Hong Kong revels in renminbi role
Revelling in renminbi
China fast-tracks Hong Kong as offshore renminbi centre
Lighting the way
Hong Kong regulators warn market about synthetic ETFs
Hong Kong regulators have sent reminder letters and circulars on the business operations surrounding products denominated in renminbi and synthetic exchange-traded funds.
Chinese banks push non-resident accounts in reaction to HK remninbi challenge
Move by financial institutions on the mainland may blunt efforts by Hong Kong banks to establish the special administrative region as a pre-eminent centre for offshore renminbi trading
Tiger or pussycat? The emergence of China's sovereign wealth fund
Ever since its launch in 2007, China Investment Corporation, China’s sovereign wealth fund, has attracted widespread fear and suspicion. But its potential to move markets may have been overplayed.
RMB-denominated OTC derivatives poised to take off in Hong Kong
The renminbi deliverable forwards market has hit at least $28 million during the first month of trading following an agreement in July between the the PBOC and HKMA that enabled Hong Kong to act as an offshore centre for the Chinese currency.
Haitong debuts RMB mutual fund in Hong Kong
The head of Hai Tong Asset Management in Hong Kong, which debuted the financial centre’s first renminbi mutual fund, says he expects an offshore renminbi convertible bond to emerge in Hong Kong and believes Beijing will approve a ‘mini-QFII’.
Banks scramble to offer renminbi products as Hong Kong gains offshore interbank status
Creation of offshore renminbi interbank market in Hong Kong is seen as boon for new investor products
Asian traders lukewarm to renminbi despite US dollar-depeg
Asian exporters and importers are waiting to see more investment and hedging instruments for offshore renminbi before adopting the currency for trading
China and the renminbi: A Risk.net article collection
The recent financial crisis in the west has presented China with a range of challenges as well as opportunities.
Market prepares for rising RMB
Swap rates and NDFs show traders expect the Chinese currency to rise after the weekend saw the end of its dollar peg
ETF Securities offers emerging markets and G10 currency exposure
Exchange-traded currencies target retail and institutional investors
China to revalue renminbi ‘by 4-5%’ this year: Zhang Wei profile
The Chinese Communist Party’s former leading economist, Zhang Wei, explains how revaluing the renminbi is in China’s interests, why the financial markets are such a headache for the country’s leaders and how the new generation may yet prove to be the…
Renminbi realignment
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is staking its claim to become the de facto offshore settlement centre for renminbi amid expectations the Chinese currency will one day usurp the greenback as the dominant medium of exchange in the region. But there are…
Renminbi set to replace US dollar for trade in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong moves to position itself as clearing hub for renminbi-based transactions
