Tag: capital controls

Widespread capital controls, limited liquidity in government securities, and governance and geopolitical challenges are hurdles to internationalizing the yuan, ratings agency says.

The discrepancy between China’s trade surplus and bank FX receipts in 2015 raises questions, says CICC. It predicts more intense scrutiny, with a focus on trade-based capital outflows.

SFTZ tightens grip on x-border investment and fund transfers * China suspends net outflow of RMB cash pools * PBoC’s u-turn on digital currency * Thailand plans on improving regulations to international standards * Malaysia to increase monitoring of non-financial institutions * And more….

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented several measures in an attempt to buoy the sinking rupee. CT fills in the news on the latest moves and provides an overview of the past few months.

News reports suggest Asia’s central banks are set for “heavy currency intervention” to defend against the flood of capital leaving the region as US monetary policy tightens. Will this really happen? CT asks the experts.

The strength of Thai baht should be tempered by reasonable capital controls. They would not damage the country's reputation.

The strength of the Thai baht has caused concern among the country’s exporters but also investors who are fearful of the country's capital controls. What is Thailand’s best way to manage its currency? CT asks the experts.