Stabilizing Kazakhstan's Banks: Clear Rules and Tighter Regulations Needed
Kazakhstan's banking sector has seen extensive state support, leading to increased fiscal costs and a growing dependency on public funds, with key performance metrics showing a decline. To address these challenges, rules governing state support to commercial banks need to be clarified and banking regulations tightened.
Banking on Fun: How Gamification and Nudges Can Foster Sustainable Finances
Gamification and nudges are emerging as powerful tools to engage customers, foster sustainable financial behaviors, and promote social development.
Development Finance: Striking A Balance between Impact, Risk, Climate and Client Relevance
Charting a path to economic prosperity that also addresses climate change relies on increasing investment in developing countries. So why are development finance institutions not doing more, and how can they manage the trade-offs they face?
Navigating Climate Risk: The Crucial Role of Insurance in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
The insurance sector can be a game-changer by managing risks from climate change in Asia and the Pacific, protecting ecosystems, and supporting the shift towards a sustainable future.
The Power of Retail Bonds: A Stable Funding Source for Asian Governments
Retail bonds provide stability, attract individual investors, and support financial literacy in Asia's growing bond market.
The Crucial Role of Financial Institutions in Asia and the Pacific's Climate Change Battle
Climate change is hitting Asia and the Pacific hard, with many countries ill-prepared for the crisis. Yet, financial institutions stand poised to make a difference if they promote sustainable practices and receive the right support.
Connecting the Unbanked: How the Internet of Things can Expand Financial Services
The Internet of Things—a rapidly growing network of connected devices—can help bring financial services to those most in need.
Insurtech Can Bring Insurance Protection to the Poor and Vulnerable
By removing obstacles to getting insurance, insurtech can bring more people into the financial system, accelerating social and economic development.
E-Transaction Platforms Could Help Protect Asia’s Banks from Nonperforming Loans
Persistent, high levels of nonperforming loans could undermine bank lending and economic recovery in Asia’s developing countries.
Cloud Computing Can be a Key Enabler of Financial Inclusion
Cloud-based services can provide solutions for banks and other financial institutions that serve the poor and people in remote areas.