Here’s a surprising way to achieve most of the SDGs
There is one sector that contributes up to a third of gross domestic product, and is an important source of foreign currency, in many of Asia’s developing countries. It could be deployed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Quality development projects, guaranteed
Guarantees are one of government’s most powerful financing tools for mobilizing private sector participation in development projects.
Risky Business: Separating the criminals from the job creators
Criminals must be prevented from using the financial system but misdirected efforts to stop crime can harm small businesses and the jobs they create
Wary investors might soon see new opportunities in Pacific renewables
Pacific countries are finding innovative new ways to finance renewable energy products that are making them more attractive to private investors.
How Legal Entity Identifiers will transform small business in Asia
A unique, electronic, standardized ID platform will help Asian SMEs expand operations, join supply chains, and access credit.
Investing to build a greener Asia
Asia needs to attract more private sector investment to close its infrastructure gap. Here’s how it can happen.
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.
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?
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.
How to turn blockchain fintech hype into reality
Blockchain fintech needs basic infrastructure to promote transparency and financial inclusion. Here are 3 ways this can be done.