Asia Regional Integration Center
Tracking Asian Integration
07Jul2020This brief explores the role of the US dollar as the dominant currency for international trade and financial transactions and the rise in Asian banks' US dollar funding activities since the global financial crisis. It looks at the implications of Asian banks' exposure to US dollar funding and highlights considerations for policy makers.
03Jul2020Join the Asian impact live webinar on 8 July 2020 3:00 pm, online, Manila, Philippines time (GMT +8), featuring a high-level panel of experts examining the vulnerabilities accompanying the region’s continued growth in cross-border banking activities, among others.
24Jun2020Cyn-Young Park and Peter Rosenkranz discuss opportunities for regional financial cooperation on reforms to make Asian banks more resilient to crises amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ethical investing will reign after COVID-19. Here’s how companies can prepare
It’s variously known as responsible, ethical, or impact investing. Whatever the name, investing in pursuit of both financial return and socially desirable outcomes, or at least to avoid undesirable ones, has gained remarkable traction over the past decade or so.
COVID-19 highlights Asian banks’ vulnerability to U.S. dollar debt
Amid the flight to safety, global demand for the U.S. dollar has soared, spurring a rise in dollar funding costs. This in turn leads to tighter local financial conditions in emerging Asian economies which remain heavily exposed to U.S. dollar funding costs and exchange rate volatility.
Let’s support the supply lines that keep health workers safe from COVID-19
The production processes and supply chains that feed into the production of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment must be secured.
Remittances to Asia in 2018: Sources and Costs
Remittance receipts to Asia hit another record in 2018. Asia received around $302.1 billion in remittances, the largest amount out of the global total of $682.6 billion.
More than just money: Digital technologies can help narrow the trade finance gap
Asia's financial linkages with the rest of the world remain strong. Domestic policies outside Asia are tied to Asia's financial markets.
How Technology Can Turn Asia’s Aging Workforce into an Advantage
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.