China is a key trading counterparty for many countries and is an important market for many companies around the world. As the economic influence of China and its currency - the renminbi (RMB) - on international commerce grows, PNC offers solutions and resources to help you succeed in this vital market.
We can help you take advantage of the growing role of the RMB in international trade with hedging tools and payment options to help you manage risk, improve your competitive position, and increase profitability. In addition, PNC’s Shanghai Representative Office provides support and insight to help U.S. companies navigate the day-to-day challenges of doing business in a changing China.
According to SWIFT, renminbi is currently the sixth largest global payments currency, making it an increasingly significant component of international trade.[1]
Pay in local currency to potentially lower your costs and improve payment terms.
Take advantage of cost reduction while managing currency risk.
Various transactions, including but not limited to trade (goods trade, service trade), cross border lending/borrowing, profit repatriation, registered capital injection, can now transact and settle in RMB. The RMB now trades directly against most major currencies, adding depth to the RMB foreign exchange market. Learn More »
PNC's multicurrency accounts can help you make it easy to manage and move money denominated in different currencies without the need to open accounts with foreign banks.
Support and simplify your international commercial goods purchases and sales. PNC’s Import and Export services can help you:
PNC offers the ability to initiate and receive cross-border payments in the RMB currency.
PNC can help you open and manage accounts with a local banking institution in China.
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PNC’s Shanghai Representative Office provides on-the-ground insight and support to help U.S. companies navigate the day-to-day challenges of doing business in China. Individuals with deep local knowledge and fluency in both English and Mandarin can:
Grace Zhu, Chief Representative is responsible for PNC’s business in mainland China and Hong Kong.
She has more than 28 years’ experience in the banking industry in Shanghai including check clearing, payments, cash management, trade finance and loans business. She is familiar with the China banking regulation and has long term good relationship with the banks in China. Prior to joining PNC Bank, she served HSBC, American Express Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.
Zhu holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and taxation from Shanghai University of Finance & Economics and a master’s degree in business administration from the joint program of Shanghai University of Finance & Economics and Webster University.
Chris Chen, Representative provides clients with advisory services and guidance on Chinese banking, trade and payments services and assistance with establishing local accounts and credit across Mainland China.
Chen has extensive domestic and international payments experience working with PNC’s Treasury Management group. Prior to joining the China office, he managed PNC’s Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) services and product development for International Cash Management services, including European and RMB offerings.
He has a bachelor’s degree in economics and music from the Schreyer Honors College, Pennsylvania State University, and holds a certificate in International Cash Management (CertICM). Chris is originally from Taiwan and is fluent in Mandarin.
Jenny Xu, Deputy Representative, has worked in the SRO for 8 years and has handled customer inquiries, including cross boarder payment, L.C., guarantee and additional areas. She also handles validation and collects news and information regarding projects, companies or markets in which the customers has been involved.
Xu holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Economics from East China University of Political Science & Laws and East China Normal University. She is fluent in Mandarin and English.
1. ** Source: RMB Tracker, Feb 2020
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