Preparing the foundations for fintech to blossom
Fintech can unleash a new era of innovation, competition, and job-creating productivity. But it will take more than buzzwords to generate meaningful growth.
Shaping Asia’s fintech future
For Asia to assume global leadership in fintech, collaboration between governments and industry players is vital.
Financing agriculture value chains in the digital age
Digital finance allows smallholder farmers to access high-value markets and technology, and reduce the cost of doing business.
How can digital finance better serve Asia’s poor?
Mobile money, enabled by data connectivity, can be a game-changer for the unbanked poor in developing Asia.
How blockchain can revolutionize access to finance
Blockchain is transforming financial transactions – with far-reaching implications for the unbanked.
How securitization can unlock infrastructure financing in India
Securitization of infrastructure assets can help India tap alternative sources to fill its long-term debt gap.
Can venture capital fill the SME finance gap in Sri Lanka?
If investors are not keen on local SMEs, venture capital firms will struggle to find the exit door.
Are infrastructure bonds the next big thing in infrastructure financing?
The region’s infrastructure bond market is still at a nascent stage.
Demonetization brought out the best in Indian microfinance clients
Events unfolded quite differently to expectations, and showed the poor's resilience.
Microfinance institutions must enhance client protection to better serve clients
Microfinance institutions must ensure that clients are treated in a fair and transparent manner, and are able to fulfill their debt.