Features

30 Aug 2013

Asia's Financial Sector: 12 Things to Know

Since the Asian financial crisis, the financial sector in the region has become more resilient. Yet the challenge of ensuring stability amid market volatility remains. Here are 12 things to know about financial sector development in Asia and the Pacific.
10 Jul 2013

Microfinance in the Philippines: Report Card

ADB helped the Philippines expand its use of microfinance and learned some valuable lessons along the way.
15 Apr 2013

Microfinance: 12 Things to Know

Giving the poor access to affordable financial services enables them to seize livelihood opportunities, manage cash flow spikes, and mitigate risks. Here are 12 things to know about microfinance.
8 Nov 2012

Focus on Trade Finance

Through its Trade Finance Program (TFP), ADB encourages trade in some of the most challenging markets in Asia and the Pacific. TFP Head Steven Beck explains why the Programme, which reached a turnover of $3.5 billion in 2011, is key to the region's economic growth and jobs creation.
2 Nov 2012

Small Idea, Big Results: Learning through Soap Operas

An innovative ADB project in Mongolia aims to educate the most vulnerable in society how to overcome times of financial hardship using simple, effective tools, and a bit of advance planning.
22 Oct 2012

Focus on Islamic Finance

Shari'ah compliant financing is becoming increasingly popular in the Asia and the Pacific region. ADB’s Ashraf Mohammed, Assistant General Counsel and Practice Leader – Islamic Finance, explains why.
10 Oct 2012

By the Numbers: The Growing Role of Services in Asia

Strengthening labor-intensive services can help developing Asia pursue inclusive, sustainable growth. Figures from Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2012 Update’s special chapter, Services and Asia’s Future Growth, underscore the service sector’s potential for reducing poverty across the region.
6 Sep 2012

The Asian Bonds Market: 12 Things to Know

Governments, corporate entities and investors issue and trade bonds to fuel growth and provide financial stability to the Asia and the Pacific region. Here are 12 things you should know about the Asian local currency bond market.
25 Jul 2012

A Lifeline for Small Businesses

Access to financial instruments for small businesses is key to promoting sustainable growth in the Pacific region according to ADB's latest Pacific Economic Monitor.
5 May 2012

Fast Facts: Reforming International Financial Safety Nets

Financial crises have shown the need for pools of emergency liquidity -- and the limits of some kinds of lending and borrowing. Learn more about why the world needs to reform its financial safety nets.