The People’s Bank of China and the Bank of England have today announced that they have signed an agreement to renew the existing reciprocal sterling/renminbi (RMB) currency swap line for a further three years. The maximum value of the swap line remains unchanged at RMB350bn.

Commenting, Mark Carney said: “The Renminbi’s role in global trade and capital flows continues to increase. The renewal of this swap line reflects a continued commitment by the Bank of England and the People’s Bank of China to support an effective and resilient renminbi market in the city of London - the leading centre for Renminbi trading outside of greater China.”