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Yuan Borrowing Rate Surges in Hong Kong: What You Need to Know
January 12, 2016--Overnight rate jumps to 66%, five times previous high
PBOC intervention drains currency from the offshore market
Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rates for yuan loans jumped by records to all-time highs across all tenors Tuesday as intervention by China to support its exchange rate tightened the currenc's supply in the offshore market.
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Source: Bloomberg
The Work Meeting on Launching the Mainland China and Hong Kong Fund Mutual Recognition Service Platform was Convened in Shenzhen
January 11, 2016--On January 8, 2016, the Work Meeting on Launching the Mainland China and Hong Kong Fund Mutual Recognition Service Platform was convened in Shenzhen.
More than 100 distinguished guests from China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC"), Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC"), Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA"), Shenzhen Municipal Government, Shenzhen Stock Exchange ("SZSE") and China Securities Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd. ("CSDC") as well as fund companies, sales organizations, securities companies and trust institutions in Mainland China and Hong Kong were presented at the meeting. The distinguished guests witnessed the launch of the platform together, and carried out in-depth discussion and exchange on the operation and improvement of the platform and the development and perfection of Mainland China and Hong Kong fund mutual recognition mechanism.
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Source: Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Shenzhen closes down 6.6% amid China rout
January 10, 2016--Markets tumble to fresh lows in afternoon trading despite efforts to prop up renminbi
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Source: haaretzdaily.com
World Bank: Let Private Sector Help Vietnam's Transport and Logistics
More Engagement Urged to Maintain Strong Growth in Shifting Economy
January 8, 2016--Vietnam's evolving economy needs new strategies to maintain strong growth, and a World Bank report calls for the government to work with private sector importers, exporters and transport companies to improve freight logistics.
Titled Engaging the Private Sector in Transport and Logistics Planning and Policy Making: Options for Vietnam, the report says systematic engagement with freight stakeholders by government agencies responsible for planning and policy making can boost trade competitiveness.
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Source: World Bank
Chinese regulator suspends circuit breakers
January 7, 2016--China suspended its recently implemented circuit-breaker system Thursday, hours after trading in Chinese stocks was halted minutes into the session because of a plunge in prices.
The system also led to a trading halt on Monday amid selling, sparking a global sell-off in stocks. On Thursday, the circuit breaker kicked in after 29 minutes of trading, when the CSI300 plunged more than 7 percent.
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Source: CNBC
Gap between renminbi rates widens to record
January 6, 2016--The gap between the renminbi's two exchange rates has widened to a record, fuelling speculation that Beijing intends to allow its currency to
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Source: FT.com
Yuan Sinks to Five-Year Low as PBOC Surprises With Weaker Fixing
January 5, 2016--Offshore rate slides to record discount to Shanghai level
China sending out confusing policy signals, Macquarie says.
The yuan sank to a five-year low after China’s central bank signaled it's becoming more tolerant of a depreciating currency as intervention costs rise and economic growth slows.
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Source: Bloomberg
China Halts Stock Trading After 7% Rout Triggers Circuit Breaker
January 4, 2016--Weak manufacturing data, end to share-sale ban sparked rout
Stocks in Hong Kong extend retreat after mainland halt
The worst-ever start to a year for Chinese shares triggered a trading halt in more than $7 trillion of equities, futures and options, putting the nation's new market circuit breakers to the test on their first day.
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Source: Bloomberg
China Retools Bank Reserve Ratio, Casting Doubt on RRR Cuts
January 4, 2016--Central bank planning new 'Macro Prudential Assessment' system
Officials look beyond reserve ratio for liquidity management
As investors continue to grapple with China's economic slowdown, regulators may be taking away an old standby for monetary easing.
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Source: Bloomberg
Why Funds Managers Love Indian Bonds
January 3, 2016--Favorite destination for fixed-income investments: PineBridge
Ten-year yield to drop to 7.40 percent by end-2016: survey
Rupee sovereign bonds, Asia's best performers for two years in a row, are still the top pick for some global funds.
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Source: Bloomberg
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