Fintech is the Game-Changer for Financial Inclusion in Asia
Innovations in ICT and the emergence of new fintech players are accelerating financial inclusion much more rapidly than at any other time in history.
Business in Kyrgyz Republic: Resilience Amid Adversity
MSMEs in the country weathered the economic turbulence by taking active steps to adjust their businesses and look for new opportunities.
Key Policy Areas to Achieve Financial Inclusion in Developing Asia
It’s not just about broadening access to finance, but also inducing beneficial use of credit.
Developing Countries Should not Worry Yet About Wall Street Bashing
The developing world has a long way to go to reach the stage of financial sector development of advanced economies.
TV Drama Promotes Financial Education in Mongolia
An ADB-funded soap opera became hugely popular on Mongolian TV in 2015 – and helped change people’s financial behavior.
Yes, We Need a Dedicated Bond Guarantee Fund for Indian Infrastructure
To leverage more infrastructure development funds, India should establish a specialized institution dedicated to credit-enhancing corporate bonds.
Derivatives 'Key' to Future for Asia Bond Markets
A few Southeast Asian countries need to make investing easier for foreigners to deepen their local currency bond markets.
Working with Latin American Banks to Boost South-South Trade
The inclusion of an Argentine bank in ADB's Trade Finance Program is an important step toward realizing the potential for trade between Asia and Latin America.
4 Ways to Boost SME Access to Finance from Commercial Banks in ASEAN
To avoid heavy-handed state intervention in small businesses, we need to think of new ways to make it easier for SMEs to obtain credit from commercial banks in ASEAN economies.
First Bond Issue Under Guarantee Facility Can be a Boon for Indian Infrastructure
The first bond issue under a project bond guarantee facility set up in 2012 by ADB and IIFCL is a landmark achievement for Indian infrastructure development, as credit enhancement can help draw in money from insurance companies and pension funds.