New Chapter for RMB in the Middle East
China’s push to internationalize the RMB gains momentum in the Middle East as UAE clearance banks clear over 900B yuan since 2016, with 864B in flows in the first nine months of 2025.
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China’s push to internationalize the RMB gains momentum in the Middle East as UAE clearance banks clear over 900B yuan since 2016, with 864B in flows in the first nine months of 2025.
The Chinese Renminbi (RMB) has risen to become the fourth most active global payment currency in November, surpassing the Japanese yen with a 3.89% share, marking a 22.12% increase from October.
HSBC Hong Kong’s integration into China’s CIPS marks a significant step in the global expansion of the renminbi, enhancing international trade and financial transactions.
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters discusses the growing use of RMB in global trade and the need for further steps to facilitate its internationalization.
HKSAR is set to play a larger role in opening mainland China’s capital market by optimizing connectivity schemes, promoting RMB internationalization, and encouraging more companies to list in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is set to rival London and New York as a global financial hub, driven by the internationalization of the renminbi (RMB), according to Laurence Li at the 2024 Financial Street Forum.