China Raises Cross-Border Yuan Use Requirement for Major Banks

Bloomberg

26-05-2025

China's central bank asked its major lenders to raise the share of yuan when facilitating cross-border trade, in its latest push for the use of the currency as the world grapples with the onslaught of tariffs by the US.
The People's Bank of China increased the floor ratio for yuan-denominated trade transactions to 40% from 25% as part of its recent adjustment to the so-called Macro Prudential Assessment, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. While not mandatory, banks missing the ratio often receive a lower score in regulatory review which will impact their future business expansion.