# SAFE

Beijing Pushes Faster Capital‑Account Opening While Tightening Safeguards

China plans to advance 'high‑level' two‑way opening of its capital account in 2026 while strengthening supervision to limit cross‑border risks. SAFE and the PBOC will widen access for institutional investors, broaden multinational cash‑pooling and green financing pilots, and tighten middle‑ and post‑event monitoring to prevent systemic shocks.

NeMo2026年2月11日 09:24

#China#capital account#foreign exchange

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World

Starmer Eyes Closer EU Defence Ties as Britain Reconsiders SAFE Fund

Britain is considering joining a second round of the EU’s SAFE defence financing programme, reopening a debate over post‑Brexit security cooperation. The move would deepen practical ties with European partners but will hinge on agreement over costs, legal terms and governance.

SoMi2026年2月3日 06:00

#United Kingdom#European Union#SAFE

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Business

Young Chinese Investors Flock to Gold and Silver as Prices Surge—and Lessons in FOMO Follow

A surge in precious-metal prices has attracted a wave of young Chinese investors buying physical gold and silver, ETFs and derivatives. Their enthusiasm is driven by portfolio diversification, central-bank buying and social-media-fuelled FOMO, but the rush underscores behavioural risks and the need for investor education amid broader macro shifts.

SoBiz2026年1月27日 06:10

#gold#silver#China