As the world comes to terms with a Trump presidency, CT asks treasurers in Asia whether they have priced in the result and adjusted for short- and long-term volatility.
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.
Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 group have promised to give each other a heads-up on actions that could trigger major devaluations of their currencies.
China’s plan to increase the trading band in the renminbi bring more volatility to trading the currency, but also more opportunities to gain better prices.