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Central banks coordinate to boost global dollar liquidity

Bloomberg The Federal Reserve (Fed) and five counterparts united to ensure that dollars keep flowing around the world after the coronavirus emergency sparked a rush for greenbacks. In coordinated statements, the Fed, Bank of Japan (BOJ), European Central Bank (ECB), Swiss National Bank (SNB), Bank of Canada and Bank of England (BOE) said they would use their swap lines to ...

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China injects $14.3bn into banking system

Bloomberg China’s central bank added to its growing list of measures aimed at countering the economic fallout from the spreading virus, injecting $14.3 billion into the financial system. The People’s Bank of China offered 100 billion yuan via the one-year medium-term lending facility, keeping the rate unchanged at 3.15%. There were no loans coming due Monday. The central bank refrained ...

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Citi eyes 10% asset growth as virus-worn Asia goes online

Bloomberg Citigroup Inc. is forecasting a 10% boost in new clients and assets at its retail wealth unit in Asia, betting that a digital push will help it grow this year even as the coronavirus upends businesses across the region. The bank plans to expand its customer base across 12 markets, underpinned by online growth, said Fabio Fontainha, Citi’s head ...

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