Currencies

A mismatch between the currencies in which insurers’ assets and liabilities are held can put pressure on their capital and ability to fulfil the liabilities.This is the issue currently confronting insurers in Taiwan, where the majority of assets are invested in US dollar (USD) bonds, but liabilities are in the domestic Taiwan dollar. A weaker USD has meant that the value of assets has fallen, and an insurer may need to put in additional capital or equity. The US Dollar Index has fallen by more than 8 per cent year...

Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 01:38 PM The Vietnamese dong fell, dropping below a record low it touched in April, as Asian currencies declined following a report that the US is preparing for a possible strike on Iran. The dong fell 0.1 per cent to 26,130 per US dollar on Thursday (Jun 19), declining for a fifth time in the past six sessions. Asian currencies and stocks weakened on Thursday as the risk of the US directly joining the conflict between Iran and Israel weighed on sentiment. For export-reliant Vietnam, the...

SINGAPORE, June 19 — The dollar firmed today, buoyed by safe-haven demand due to the looming threat of a broader conflict in the Middle East and possible US involvement, while investors weighed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s cautionary tone on inflation.After a muted start in Asia hours, the dollar advanced across the board, weighing heavily on risk sensitive currencies after a report said US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days.The Australian dollar fell as much as 0.5 per cent but was...

The Lujiazui Forum is an annual financial summit in Shanghai where global leaders discuss financial reform, cooperation, and policy.The governor warned that because there is over-reliance at present on a single currency, the risk of a financial crisis becomes contagious, affecting and spilling over into multiple countries, despite having a local, concentrated origin. Pan’s comments come on the back on ongoing tensions between the Asian giant and the U.S., especially due to President Donald Trump’s insistence to upend the global financial system through his tariff policy. Most importantly, as NYT...

 The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act. The Senate passed legislation to establish the first regulatory framework for stablecoins, capping prolonged, topsy-turvy bipartisan negotiations. According to media reports, the Senate voted 68-30 to pass the bill Tuesday, with two Republicans voting no. The GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act) is a bipartisan legislative effort introduced in 2025 to create a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins—digital assets pegged to the value of traditional currencies like the U.S. dollar. READ: Trump’s stablecoin powers $2 billion crypto...

China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng has pledged to expand the footprint of the digital yuan, reaffirming the country’s vision for its central bank digital currency (CBDC).According to a Reuters report, China is creating an international operations center in Shanghai for the digital yuan, also known as e-CNY. Pan made the remarks at the Lujiazui Forum, a professional forum for high-profile local and international finance regulators and executives.China envisions a “multipolar” currency system where multiple currencies support the global economy, Pan said. This vision contrasts with the current system, where...

Circle has followed its IPO by partnering with London financial infrastructure developer OpenPayd and Brazilian fintech Matera to support payments infrastructure for stablecoins and traditional currency.The unified Circle/OpenPayd platform is expected to enable OpenPayd's business clients to execute payments using Circle's USDC stablecoin, with conversions between fiat and stablecoins on both ends of the transaction.That conversion is a key element for stablecoin payments, which can act as a bridge between different currencies on both ends of an international transaction. The London-based OpenPayd  processes about $160 billion in payments annually.By adding...

After a turbulent week of sell-offs, Ripple (XRP) experienced a tremendous daily trading volume explosion to $2.5 billion. This explosive 45% jump in trading activity signals a powerful resurgence of investor interest, which could push XRP price to new highs. It comes at a time when investors are seeking new coins with massive upsides and Remittix (RTX), a cutting-edge payment solution, fits the bill. Crypto experts believe RTX can mirror XRP’s early trajectory or even surpass the crypto bigwig. This article explains why.Remittix: A new crypto payments sensationRemittix solves crypto’s most...

Foreign and domestic institutional investors were net buyers in Indian equities on Wednesday, with domestic funds continuing to show stronger momentum, provisional exchange data showed.Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) made a net purchase of ₹890.93 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth ₹1,091.34 crore on a net basis. For the month so far, FIIs have sold Indian equities worth ₹5,869.04 crore, with gross purchases of ₹172,852.35 crore and gross sales of ₹178,721.39 crore. In contrast, DIIs have emerged as firm buyers, net purchasing ₹58,138.87 crore worth of stocks, with...