How to Close Asia’s Insurance Protection Gap
Asia will drive the growth of the global insurance market in the years to come. Technological innovation along with solid financing and the right policies will be needed to make sure as many people as possible in the region get the insurance protection they need.
Plugging Into Contactless Payment in Post-COVID Asia
Asian economies must strengthen their regulatory frameworks, and invest in digital networks and infrastructure, to support contactless payment systems.
How Should Governments Regulate Technology in a Post-Pandemic World?
A flexible regulatory regime that can balance consumer protection with an openness to innovations that benefit consumers is key to regulating new technologies.
Fintech is Emerging as a Driver of Innovative Financial Solutions During COVID-19
Fintech – the fusion of finance and technology – could be a game-changer for inclusive economic growth amidst the pandemic.
How Currency-Linked Bonds Spur Growth and Development
Currency-linked bonds are simple but powerful instruments that fortify economies and can efficiently finance development projects.
Small Business Solutions for Pandemic Challenges
Crafting small business support efforts to specific country circumstances could help save millions of livelihoods in poor communities and fortify economies against future shocks.
The Surprising Link Between Trade Finance and Gender Equality
To level the playing field in Asia and the Pacific, women-owned companies need financial backing to support their importing and exporting needs.
Four Ways to Help Transform Ho Chi Minh City Into a Financial Hub
With key financial reforms, Ho Chi Minh City has the potential to follow the model of Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai, and other cities which came to global financial prominence.
Is Blockchain a Good Bet for Development?
Blockchain technology offers great promise and great risk. We need to better understand how it works and how to use it safely and effectively.
The Impact of Financial Innovation on Monetary Policy
Central banks have powerful tools to affect national economies but they are being challenged by innovative financial practices