Capital Markets

Credit Fundamentals

ADB maintains the highest reputation as a borrower in financial markets as a result of strong governance and conservative financial management, supported by a powerful balance sheet, and backed by 67 members.

• Strong shareholder support from its 67 members (23 of which are OECD members holding 64.5% of total subscribed capital and 58.5% of total voting rights) backed by a powerful capital structure
• High asset quality as a result of both ADB's sovereign focus and its preferred creditor status
• Conservative financial and risk management policies allowing for strong risk bearing capacity

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