Beijing's devaluation seen as means to fully liberalise yuan

Actions by Beijing authorities are actually clear signals of its resolve to stabilise growth

Published Fri, Jan 8, 2016 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    BEIJING's recent depreciation of the yuan is actually an understandable approach towards the full liberalisation of the currency that is ultimately aimed at boosting growth in China, said a Singapore-based senior analyst on Friday.

    This is a logical step to take to calm nerves, as China faces a maelstrom of negative market forces shaking the country's financial stability now, Heng Koon How, foreign exchange strategist at Credit Suisse, told The Business Times.