If Carefully Managed, “Buy Now, Pay Later” Can Bring More People into the Financial System
The popular instant credit system could be a powerful tool to help Asia’s unbanked establish credit, open bank accounts and otherwise reap the benefits of the formal financial system.
In Asia, We Need to Calculate Credit Scores Differently to Help Women Get Loans
A great credit score is crucial to secure loans. But traditional credit scoring models put many women at a disadvantage. It’s time for a new model.
In Asia, People with Disabilities Need Greater Access to Financial Technology
Fintech companies, with the support of governments, can lead the way in making technology a tool for people with disabilities to have greater access to financial services.
How Banks in Viet Nam Can Empower Women’s Businesses
Bank boards can drive growth and profits while spurring positive social change by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women.
COVID-19 is Changing Financial Inclusion: Can Policymakers Keep Up?
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the importance of ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable people have access to formal financial services, given their role in supporting inclusive economic recovery and resilience.
Bold Reforms Can Unleash the Power of Microfinance in Viet Nam
For microfinance institutions in Viet Nam to flourish and grow their client base, regulatory changes are needed, beginning with their ownership.
Kazakhstan Goes Local When it Comes to Project Finance
Kazakhstan is becoming a leader among developing countries in the use of local currency finance.
Protect The Poor When Fighting Money Laundering in the Pacific
The risk of “de-risking” – the process of international banks disassociating from financial partners, such as small remittance providers and local banks – is that it could push people out of the financial system completely.
Bringing Institutional Investors into the Race to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Contractual savings institutions, such as mutual funds, pensions, and insurance companies, can drive investments that offer financial returns while creating social and environmental impact.
Helping Viet Nam’s Small Businesses and Female Entrepreneurs Endure
Small businesses are the backbone of the Vietnamese economy. The government should take decisive action to help them, particularly those owned by women.