After the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) devaluation of the dong on January 7, CT asks FX strategists what similar FX moves Asia-Pacific treasurers should look for in 2015.
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.
Whoops! The US Fed backtracked on plans to slow down asset purchases. The rupiah and the rupee were dented badly on the assumption it would; they are now recovering. How will Asia’s currencies behave now? CT asks the ...
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.
Korea’s decision to cut its benchmark rate appears to help weaken the won, benefiting the country’s exporters. “Abenomics” was blamed for the unseen move. Are most Asian nations at risk of having to take the same ...
The strength of the Thai baht has caused concern among the country’s exporters but also investors who are fearful of the country's capital controls. What is Thailand’s best way to manage its currency? CT asks the ...
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Treasury Markets Association (TMA) both announced plans that could further open up the marketplace for offshore renminbi in Hong Kong.
Continuous threats made by North Korea are beginning to wear thin on South Korea's market.That said, the won has been volatile over the last few months. CT asks the experts what is really driving the won.
Asian Development Bank president Haruhiko Kuroda is set to lead the Bank of Japan (BoJ). A known proponent of aggressive monetary easing (and therefore a useful ally to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe), CT asks ...