The IMF has endorsed the renminbi as a freely usable currency, recognising China’s increased importance in the global financial market. The renminbi’s journey to attaining this status was never straightforward.
Asian nations built stockpiles of foreign reserves during 2013. Will increased FX reserve holdings help against expected volatility and which countries are prepared? CT asks the experts.
Asian currencies recently fell on news the US Federal Reserve could slow the pace of its monetary stimulus later this year. Could these concerns pose prolonged risk to the Asian currencies? CT asks the experts.
It has been argued concerns over a US fiscal cliff will not deter more capital inflows into Asia. Will policymakers in Asia stand in the way of appreciation? CT asks the experts.
The European debt crisis has deepened with Spain's borrowing costs surging and Greece unlikely to meet conditions of its aid package, which Asian currencies will be worst affected over the next year?