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Countries facing existential climate threats concerned about access to finance
ADB looks to create ‘greater impact’ from additional lending headroom
New sustainability framework has increased investor trust
Common system would help investors better understand investment risks, says ADB panel
Dinesh Kumar Khara discusses India’s rising consumer lending rates and plans for $1bn raised in loans earlier this year
Financing the highly connected and lucrative semiconductor industry
Masatsugu Asakawa discusses climate financing and geopolitical impact on supply chains
Real-time transaction security risks could be solved by widespread adoption of ISO messaging standards
Experts warn of market instability risks as BoJ brings an end to years of loose monetary policy
Change to total loss-absorbing capacity requirements will significantly reduce capital needed for compliance
The country’s economy lags behind as other emerging Asian nations surge ahead
After a period of growth, consumer spending in Asia is set to temper in 2024 unless central banks intervene, says S&P
After the shock of the Credit Suisse collapse, investors in the region are warming to the bond again
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index broke a 34-year record high, with the weak yen and governance structures playing a part
Despite regulatory pressure on banks to transition to sharia-compliant financing, the rate of adoption is proving slow
Trading hours will be brought in line with other major markets to extend the won’s reach as an international currency
The outlook is bolstered by a growing export market, the return of tourism and a recovering property sector
The Reserve Bank of India’s move has brought both the actions of the bank and the regulator’s response to fintechs into the spotlight
China’s embattled property developer is to wind down operations, raising more questions on how the country’s struggling construction sector will continue