China central bank conducts first operations under swap facility to bolster stock market By Reuters


SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China central bank said it conducted its first swap operation involving securities, fund, and insurance companies for the amount of 50 billion yuan ($7.03 billion) on Monday.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee//File Photo

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said 20 institutions participated in the auction and the fee rate is 20 basis points, according to its official statement.

($1 = 7.1111 renminbi)





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