Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) plans to introduce additional Renminbi (RMB) currency futures in the second quarter of this year, subject to regulatory approval. LeapRate reported on HKEX's 2015 review where RMB currency futures were cited as a key driver of growth in the FX segment while achieving record volumes for 2015. It…
Read moreThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Friday that it will separately identify the renminbi (RMB) in its official foreign exchange reserves database beginning October 1, 2016. The decision comes after in November last year the IMF voted that the Chinese currency is a freely usable currency and will be included in the SDR basket as…
Read moreDeutsche Bank AG (ETR:DBK) today announced that it has implemented an electronic ERP integration solution for Bosch’s foreign currency and RMB cross-border payments in China. Deutsche Bank’s ERP integration solution enables Bosch to streamline its accounts payables processes in China introducing electronic processing of physical documents and the associated regulatory reporting. Headquartered in Germany, Bosch is a…
Read moreChina’s Forex regulator said over the weekend that it will ramp up risk control efforts, push ahead with regulatory reforms and look to accelerate the development of the worlds second largest economy's Forex market further in 2016. Within the past year we have seen numerous global financial cities open up Renminbi hubs in preparation for…
Read moreToday The Financial Times (FT) made note that the gap between the Chinese renminbi’s two exchange rates (offshore RMB and onshore RMB) has widened to a record spread. This has fueled speculation that China intends to allow its currency to fall at a faster rate than has previously been seen. Since August, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) said…
Read moreHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today they will be extending incentives to solidify the development of its RMB currency futures market. Renminbi (RMB) currency futures contracts continue to serve as an effective risk management tool in periods of unexpected US dollar/Offshore RMB volatility. “As an international financial centre adjacent to Mainland China, Hong Kong…
Read moreOTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited (OTC Clear), a subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) that provides clearing services for over-the-counter, or OTC, derivatives, has welcomed Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) as its first Clearing Member from the United States. "We are pleased to admit Citi as our first US Clearing Member following our receipt of No Action…
Read moreThe Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) on Friday unveiled its plans to add Chinese Yuan Futures to its offering, with the launch scheduled for December 2015, pending regulatory approvals. The contract will be financially settled on the same day as offshore equity index futures, and will hold a value of USD 50,000. It will…
Read moreJust ahead of a crucial vote at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on whether the IMF will include the Chinese currency into its special drawing rights (SDR) basket, the Bank of Russia appears to have added the yuan to its Forex reserve basket. According to a report by Russia's information agency TASS, referring to two sources…
Read moreBorsa Istanbul and ICBC Turkey Invest have unveiled plans to launch US Dollar/Chinese Renminbi (USD/CNH) and Chinese Renminbi/Turkish Lira (CNH/TRY) futures contracts. ICBC Turkey Invest, the brokerage arm of ICBC Bank Turkey, intends to apply to be the market maker in Chinese Renminbi futures contracts set to be launched at Borsa İstanbul Derivatives Market (VIOP),…
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