According to Nikkei: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to attract foreign fund managers to Japan.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce reforms to the domestic asset management industry in New York on Thursday.

Ministry of Tourism of Thailand: From January to September this year, Thailand received 19 million foreign tourists.

The RBNZ will decide whether to initiate debt-to-income ratio measures following consultation.

The RBNZ plans to consult on the debt-to-income framework in early 2024.

Citibank: Citi Treasury & Trade Solutions announced the creation and piloting of Citi Token services for cash management and trade finance.

According to a Reuters survey: the Philippine central bank will maintain interest rates at 6.25% at least until the end of 2023 (same as the August survey).

According to a Reuters poll: 23 out of 25 economists expect the Philippine central bank to maintain its key interest rate at 6.25% from September 21 to 23.

Ukrainian air defense systems were involved in repelling Russian air strikes on the western city of Lviv, the local mayor said.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasunoshi Nishimura: Monetary policy is determined by the Bank of Japan.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasunoshi Nishimura: It is crucial for companies to cope with rising interest rates.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasumin Nishimura: Measures need to be taken to support structural changes.

The United Auto Workers union (UAW) has set Friday as a deadline to make progress in auto negotiations.

The main coking coal contract rose 4.00% during the day and is currently trading at 1,930.50 yuan/ton.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasunoshi Nishimura: Aims to strengthen supply chain links with Canada.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi: We will ensure that Japan has a stable supply of energy and take appropriate measures.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasunomi Nishimura: Will visit Canada from September 20th to 23rd.

Reserve Bank of Australia meeting minutes: Mortgage payments rose to a record high of 9.7% of household income in July and are expected to rise further.

RBA meeting minutes: Fuel prices rose sharply in August, likely to increase overall inflation in the third quarter.

Minutes of the RBA meeting: Concerns about productivity growth not being as expected and service sector inflation still continuing to rise.