PBoC launches US$71bil liquidity tool for stock investors


PBoC governor Pan Gongsheng unveiled the tool as part of a stimulus bonanza last month that signalled the government’s intent to draw a line under the slowing economy. — Bloomberg

BEIJING: China’s central bank has set up a swap facility to provide liquidity to institutional investors to buy stocks, part of a broad stimulus package announced earlier that ignited a rally in stocks.

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) will accept applications from eligible securities firms, funds and insurers starting yesterday to obtain highly liquid assets such as government bonds and central bank bills if they provide certain collaterals, according to the bank’s statement.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

High court approves Capital A's capital reduction, working towards PN17 status uplift
Stocks shaken by geopolitical fears, Japanese bonds bounce after selloff
China completes first phase of 6G technology trials
ACE Market-bound Kee Ming Group to raise RM31.50mil from IPO
Bursa Malaysia continues uptrend at midday, CI stays above 1,700
Gold crosses US$4,800 for the first time as US, EU spar over Greenland
Oil prices fall as risks from Kazakh production halt subside
ACE Market-bound Ambest aims to raise RM27.5mil from IPO
Steel Hawk unit secures contract for fire rated doors in Sabah
Binastra unit accepts RM742.86mil building contract in Johor

Others Also Read