Taiwan
Taiwan's RMB deposits growth ballooned to CNY 233b in May
But it's the slowest rate compared to April.
Why Taiwan banks are amongst Asia's least profitable
Tighter margins loom in the horizon.
What you should know about ADB and supply chain finance
Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced recently that it has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) on supply chain finance program (SCFP) in the amount of USD 800m to support Asian SMEs facing payment pressure from the big domestic buyers. It is a good news but the structure is not innovative at all.
BofAML Global Transaction Services reveals CashPro Accelerate
This is for China Airlines.
5 Taiwanese banks tap Calastone for offshore fund execution
They signed up for order routing.
Taiwan's RMB deposits hit new high of 123.2b in October
That's in domestic and offshore banking units.
Why debt ceiling vs. capacity debate is hot in Taiwan
When I was requested for comment about the government deficit of Taiwan recently, I told my friends that instead of government deficit, they should focus on the debt ceiling which limits the borrowing capacity of the government. It is because that deficit needs to be balanced by borrowing eventually.
CTBC buys bank, insurance company
It’s expanding beyond Taiwan.
Bank of Taipei to open branch in Taoyuan by year-end.
It has 22 branches, outlets in Taipei, New Taipei City.
Taiwan’s RTGS system adds renminbi to Swift platform
Is a faster and more efficient way of processing RMB.
RMB settlement, clearing services rolls out on Taiwan's RTGS system
How will banks benefit from it?
CTBC, Miyazaki Bank forge agreement
CTBC continues expansion into Japan.
Should Taiwan join the race of depreciaiton?
The issue of currency depreciation has been discussing in Taiwan for a long time.This is because Korea has successfully depreciated Won assisting export to overtake Taiwan a few years ago.Why can't Taiwan Dollar (TWD) be depreciated in line with Korean Won?
Taiwan includes renminbi in central bank forex reserves
Recognizes globalization of the renminbi.
1 in 4 Taiwan corporations now making payments and receipts through offshore RMB accounts
The percentage is ahead of Asia Pacific’s other offshore RMB hubs.
Taiwan claims banking edge in Shanghai FTZ
Will not lose banking business to the FTZ.
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