Your Questions Answered: What is the Trade Finance Gap and Why Does it Matter?
Steven Beck, the Head of ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program, answers questions about the trade finance gap in Asia and around the world, based on ADB’s Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey.
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.
Why We Need to Act Fast On International Trade Laws and Standards
There’s one big element missing before we can create a truly transparent, seamless and open international trading framework.
Why is Trade Finance Such a Big Deal for SMEs?
Digital solutions can help fill in the trade finance gap for SMEs in Asia and the Pacific.
Unlocking Money Flows in the Pacific
We need to protect the financial system from terrorism and money laundering. But the people of the Pacific should not pay the heaviest price.
Transparency Will Make Global Trade and Supply Chains More Resilient, Socially Responsible
We need to know more about who is involved and what is going on at all points in the supply chain process. Digitalization is key to helping us achieve this level of transparency.
Trade Finance: A Catalyst for Foreign Currency, Growth in PNG
While not a panacea, more access to trade finance can be part of the solution to foreign currency shortages in Papua New Guinea.
Trade Finance Program Helps Mongolian Firm Improve Food Storage
Cold storage allows Mongolian farmers to meet long-term demand during the dzud.
Trade Finance Helps Pacific Business Thrive
Trade finance loans help Pacific businesses address the region’s trade imbalance through exports.
Trade Finance Gaps Continue Despite Fintech Breakthroughs
While trade and finance are changing dramatically, trade finance is shifting more slowly. What does this mean for SMEs?