Foreign Exchange

Only 1 in 5 Asian SMEs use FX options and forward FX

Malaysian businesses are the least engaged in these products.

India forms currency swap agreements task force

Intends to help bridge the current account deficit.

China, Africa using more RMB for direct trade settlements

Bank of China says more direct RMB settlements needed.

China denies foreign exchange withdrawal

Chinese banks post forex deficit of US$400 million in June.

China banks' June net forex sales plunge 62%

Dramatic drop suggests accelerating capital outflow.

Frankfurt aims to become key renminbi center

ECB to sign US$130 billion currency swap with China.

China and the UK agree on currency swap line

It’s the first such deal with a Group of Seven country.

Taiwan banks could issue renminbi loans in Xiamen

China intends to boost renminbi flows between Xiamen and Taiwan.

ICBC Singapore to start clearing renminbi

Will start doing so for participating banks today.