The Chinese Yuan: Internationalization and Financial Products in China

Few topics have attracted as much attention worldwide in recentyears as the RMB. These debates have gained added urgency in lightof the financial crisis and the topic of RMB revaluation is nowbeing actively debated in countries all over the world from Tunisiato the United States. This book explores the ever-changing role ofthe RMB and the related derivative products. However, it does sofrom a view that is heavily influenced by the fallout from thefinancial crisis as well as the in the context of the increasingmaturity of the Chinese capital markets. The author has drawn onhis experience as a regulator to provide invaluable views, insightsand information on RMB derivative products and the development ofthis market going forward. Key topics include:Overview of current China economy and its capital marketIn-depth analysis on the China's banking system and foreignexchange systemExtensive analysis of on-shore and off-shore financial productsin ChinaExplanation of the needs and reasons for RMB productsinnovationInsights into the internationalization of the RMBNot only will this book leave its readers with a much cleareridea of the structure of China's capital markets but it also givesinsights on the market going forward leveraged through PeterZhang's many years of experience as both a senior banker andthrough his integral role in the key regulatory authority of thebanking sector, the CBRC.