Where does Libor live in a bank? Why are banks in Asia not looking at Libor transition seriously? Which bank is racing ahead? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for Libor transition watchers.
Taiwanese SMEs lost an estimated $6.6 billion in TRF (targeted redemption forwards) after the renminbi’s devaluation in 2015. The question now is who will pay back this money?
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.
Taiwanese money market funds are struggling to perform amid low interest rates. Some managers are shortening the duration of their portfolios, possibly in expectation of a rate rise.
CT takes a closer look at the Kunshan pilot programme, a cross-strait, renminbi-lending plan aimed at easing investment and renminbi cash management from Taiwan.
ICBC’s Singapore branch can now provide renminbi cross-border settlements. What factors will help Singapore to rival Hong Kong as a renminbi hub and what will it mean for the CNH? CT asks the experts