Platts clarifies central bank source for Chinese yuan related FX rates

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, clarifies that the central bank source of its Chinese yuan related FX rates is People's Bank of China.

The FX methodology guide, available here: https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/PlattsContent/_assets/_files/en/our-methodology/methodology-specifications/foreign-exchange-codes.pdf, previously erroneously referenced Bank of China as the central bank source for the Chinese yuan related FX rates.

The following FX rates are affected.

Central Bank Rates

Currency Symbol

USD.CNY AAWFW00

USD.CNY CNU1200

Derived From Central Bank Rates

AUD.CNY AAWGF00

EUR.CNY AAWGB00

CNY.HKD AAWGE00

SGD.CNY AAWGD00

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