China: FX options in, speculation out

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China: FX options in, speculation out

SAFE will allow Chinese companies to trade FX options onshore, but for hedging purposes only and not speculation. The news could cause some intraday FX volatility but exporters are unlikely to start hedging against the renminbi weakening anytime soon.

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