Inclusion of RMB in SDR would accelerate international monetary system reform, says BOCHK

Ask analysts what would take the international presence of the renminbi to the next level, and many identify the currency's inclusion in the basket that determines the value of the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). Research this week from Bank of China (Hong Kong) not only said such a move would be a breakthrough but also noted that the lack of full convertibility should not prevent it.