Governors' Seminar: How Can Asia Respond to the Global Economic Crisis

A global slowdown can have spillover effects on Asia's economies. How can the region rebalance, diversify and ensure everyone benefits from the boom? Read More

Investing in the Region

Bond markets continue to expand rapidly in emerging East Asia, as ADB's Asia Bond Monitor April 2012 shows. But they have the potential to expand even more. Read More

Developing Asia Growth Subdued but Steady - ADB Report

Weak global demand will weigh on developing Asia in 2012, but growth rates in most economies remain robust and should rise in 2013, says the Asian Development Outlook 2012 report. Read More

Asia Bond Monitor - November 2011

The Asia Bond Monitor (ABM) reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options. The ABM covers the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries plus the People's Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; and the Republic of Korea. Read More

Overview

ADB has been supporting Financial Sector Development of developing member countries in the Asia and Pacific region in many ways. Financial sector operations since 1966 have accounted for 11% of total ADB operations. In 2010, sovereign lending of $893.4 million supported the general financial sector and capital market development for microfinance, small and medium-sized enterprises, and regulatory reforms. Non-sovereign investments reached $1.035 billion, largely supporting housing finance, microfinance, and regional guarantees.

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FAST FACTS

$1,263.4 (2010)
finance sector loans

11.0% (2010)
of all ADB loan approvals

$17.1 (2010)
finance sector grants