Key Moments
- The People’s Bank of China set Monday’s USD/CNY central parity at 6.8175.
- The new fixing compared with the previous trading day’s rate of 6.8166.
- The official fixing differed from a Reuters estimate of 6.8041.
Latest USD/CNY Central Parity Setting
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) set the central USD/CNY reference rate for Monday’s trading session at 6.8175. This daily fixing compared with the prior session’s central rate of 6.8166 and a Reuters estimate of 6.8041.
| Reference | USD/CNY Level |
|---|---|
| Monday PBoC central rate | 6.8175 |
| Previous day’s fix | 6.8166 |
| Reuters estimate | 6.8041 |
PBoC Mandate and Policy Focus
The People’s Bank of China has primary monetary policy objectives that include maintaining price stability, with a specific emphasis on exchange rate stability, and supporting economic growth. The central bank also focuses on implementing financial reforms, including measures to open and develop China’s financial markets.
Institutional Structure and Governance
The PBoC is owned by the state of the People’s Republic of China, and it is not regarded as an autonomous institution. A Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary, who is nominated by the Chairman of the State Council, plays a central role in directing and managing the PBoC rather than the governor alone. Mr. Pan Gongsheng currently holds both the governor position and the Party Secretary role.
Key Monetary Policy Instruments
The PBoC applies a wide range of monetary tools compared with many Western central banks. Its main instruments include:
- Seven-day Reverse Repo Rate (RRR)
- Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF)
- Foreign exchange market interventions
- Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR)
China’s benchmark lending gauge is the Loan Prime Rate (LPR). Adjustments to the LPR affect loan and mortgage costs as well as interest paid on deposits in the domestic market. Through changes in the LPR, the central bank can also influence the exchange rate of the Chinese renminbi.
Role of Private Banks in China’s Financial System
China permits the operation of private banks within its financial system. There are 19 private banks, representing a relatively small share of the sector. The largest among them are the digital lenders WeBank and MYbank, backed by technology firms Tencent and Ant Group, respectively, according to The Straits Times. In 2014, authorities allowed domestically funded lenders fully capitalized by private capital to operate within the state-dominated banking landscape.
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