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.
Asia Vast Savings Can Bring on an “Age of Sustainability”
Insurance companies, pension funds, and other institutional investors in Asia and the Pacific can pave the way to a resilient and sustainable future.
Small Businesses Can Help Drive a Green Recovery from the Pandemic
Small and medium-sized enterprises make up more than 96% of all Asian businesses. Their survival and resilience is essential for a green recovery.
Many Thought the Pandemic Would Imperil Microfinance. It Did the Opposite.
Despite being a “high-touch” business, microfinance institutions found ways to connect with their clients during the pandemic, with backing from governments and the private sector
Linking Asia’s Financial Markets Will Help the Region Respond to the Next Crisis
Just as past crises triggered international and regional financial cooperation, the pandemic offers an opportunity to collectively improve financial resilience and soundness.
Can a More Secure Financial System Help Raise Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness?
Bhutan is working to decrease opportunities for money laundering while increasing the security of the financial system.
Has Viet Nam’s Economy Recovered from COVID-19? Ask Women Entrepreneurs
On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers.
Fintech Can Drive a Strong Post-COVID-19 Recovery in Asia
The pandemic has highlighted the power of digital technology. Now is the time to harness this power for inclusive growth so that communities, especially in poor and remote areas, can survive the crisis and thrive.