Finance sector development Archives - Page 2 of 14

Bank of Japan’s unconventional monetary easing brings global recognition as a bold, innovative practitioner

Pawel Kowalewski / June 7, 2023

Over the last decade, the Bank of Japan has become known as a bold practitioner of monetary easing.

Rising corporate market power in Asia threatens monetary policy effectiveness

Nuobu Renzhi / March 17, 2023

Market power has been a long-standing concern for many policy makers and academic researchers as it greatly matters for economic welfare and resource allocation.

Environment, Finance sector development

Central bank initiatives essential for developing effective sustainable finance markets

Sayuri Shirai / March 2, 2023

As many countries have begun to take greater climate action, central banks and financial regulators must also make greater efforts to foster more effective sustainable financial markets.

Climate change, Finance sector development

Promoting innovative climate finance in emerging and developing economies

Sayuri Shirai / December 14, 2022

Soaring fossil fuel prices have reminded the world that investment in clean and low-emissions energy projects is needed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century.

Economics, Finance sector development

Mounting debt and capital flow management risks amid a strong US dollar

John Beirne / December 2, 2022

A tightening United States monetary policy cycle in 2022 in the face of severe inflationary pressures has led to a broad-based appreciation of the US dollar.

Finance sector development, Health, Information and Communications Technology

Fintech’s pandemic-related boost to financial inclusion, MSME resilience, and women’s empowerment in Asia

John Beirne / October 4, 2022

Fintech has been instrumental in helping to sustain businesses and households during the COVID-19 pandemic, with scope to be an integral driver of sustainable economic development in the post-pandemic era.

Economics, Finance sector development

What can the quality of institutions tell us about macrofinancial resilience in Asia?

John Beirne / August 18, 2022

Asia has made substantial progress on economic development over the past 3 decades, with the quality of institutions playing an important role.

Finance sector development, Gender

Global survey points to progress on financial inclusion but stubborn gender gaps in Asia

Peter J. Morgan / July 29, 2022

Asia has seen steady overall progress on financial inclusion, but gender gaps are still growing in some countries.

Economics, Finance sector development

Unconventional monetary policy in Southeast Asia eased market turmoil during COVID-19

John Beirne / June 23, 2022

Quantitative easing measures in Southeast Asia helped to alleviate pressure on long-term bond yields and support stability in asset markets.

Economics, Finance sector development

Plunging yen hit by widening interest rate differentials and rising commodity prices

John Beirne / May 18, 2022

The yen’s safe-haven status has been called into question after sharp depreciations amid rising energy prices and widening global interest rate differentials relative to Japan.