New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Although foreign banks have been in China for decades, they have failed to grow and currently account for a mere 5 per cent of the country’s total banking assets, according to a media article.When China’s accession to the World Trade Organisation in December 2001 was finalised, the promise extended to foreign financial institutions was one of gradual, meaningful integration. However, this has not taken place, the article by Dr Shalini Kumar in the UK’s Asian Lite new…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Singapore has emerged as a key hub in China’s strategy to internationalise its currency, the renminbi (RMB), and reduce dependence on the US dollar-dominated global financial system. The city state facilitates China’s monetary and capital flows, across other countries in Southeast Asia, according to a new report.China’s structural limits, like restricted capital mobility and regulatory uncertainty, constrain the RMB’s global acceptance. Consequently, Singapore ac…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Gold and silver prices surged significantly on Wednesday, amid rise in global trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and decline in US dollar.MCX gold April futures gained 0.76 per cent to Rs 1,61,180 per 10 grams around 11.30 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver March futures gained 3.20 per cent to Rs 2,69,075 per kg.International gold prices including US futures also climbed as investors rushed for safe-haven buying amid persisting US-Iran tensions and unce…
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices opened in green zone on Monday, breaking the last week’s trend of edging lower, amid strong buying in the US and China markets.As of 9.30 am, the Sensex advanced 507 points, or 0.60 per cent, at 84,436 and the Nifty added 165 points, or 0.64 per cent to 26,132.The broad cap indices performed in line with the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.58 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 adding 0.51 per cent.Hindalco, Tech Mahindra and TCS were amo…