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US markets face turbulence as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces criminal investigation, impacting global economic stability in early 2026.
Hong Kong’s stock market rebounded in 2025, leading global IPOs with $36 billion raised and a 27.77% surge in the Hang Seng Index.
JD Group’s chief economist outlines four factors driving the RMB’s expected rise in 2026, including trade dynamics and USD trends.
Global institutions forecast stable growth for the Chinese yuan in 2026, citing PBOC policy credibility and shifting US-China economic dynamics.
Hong Kong’s 2025 surge in listings positions it as a top alternative to US markets, says MarcumAsia’s Drew Bernstein in a CGTN interview.
IMF launches regional center in Shanghai to boost Asia-Pacific economic collaboration and policy research, appointing Johannes Wiegand as director.
Global financial regulators intensify AI monitoring to address systemic risks and herd behavior in banking, per FSB and BIS reports.
China’s forex regulator forecasts increased foreign holdings of yuan assets, citing economic resilience and market reform progress.
China’s equity issuance surges 119% in Q1 2025 as AI advancements and economic reforms reignite global investor confidence.
HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s CIPS, marking a significant step in the renminbi’s global expansion and highlighting China’s growing influence in international finance.
Discover how SWIFT powers global cross-border payments, connecting over 11,000 institutions across more than 200 countries and regions.
FSDC Chairman Laurence Li discusses Hong Kong’s plans to enhance its global financial center status by fostering diversity and expanding services at the 2024 Financial Street Forum.
SIBOS 2024, the premier global financial conference, kicks off in Beijing for the first time on the Chinese mainland, uniting over 10,000 guests from more than 150 countries and regions.
The BRICS nations are set to discuss a payment system allowing trade settlements in their national currencies, marking a move toward currency multipolarity and strengthening financial independence.
The 2024 Financial Street Forum concluded in Beijing, focusing on trust, confidence, and zero-carbon solutions. Over 500 global financial experts discussed enriching financial supply for global green development.
The Financial Street Forum 2024 will convene in Beijing from October 18 to 20, focusing on financial openness, collaboration, and shared economic stability, with participation from over 500 global guests.
Clay Lowery of the IIF emphasizes that global financial institutions must reform to stay relevant in today’s dynamic financial landscape, sharing insights at the 2024 Bund Summit.
The 2024 Bund Summit in Shanghai brings together global leaders to address key issues in finance, focusing on digital innovation and sustainability.
At the Lujiazui Forum 2024 in Shanghai, global financial leaders discussed strategies to promote world economic growth, addressing challenges like climate change and an aging population.
Leaders from central banks, scholars, and experts worldwide will gather at the 2024 Tsinghua PBCSF Global Finance Forum in Hangzhou to discuss global economic challenges and China's role in financial governance.