Workshop on AML/CFT and Trade Finance

This three-day workshop gathered 40 representatives from 28 local commercial and international banks and government institutions from 11 countries in the Pacific region. Experts from ADB’s Trade Finance Program (TFP) updated participants on anti-money laundering (AML) and trade-based money laundering concepts, ADB’s customer due diligence and environmental and social safeguard standards, case studies to show how trade finance is evolving in the region and globally, as well as recent trends in supply chain finance.​

PHOTO GALLERY: World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable

A selection of photos taken from the event, World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable. The event sought to discuss what additional actions can ADB do to work with its developing member countries (DMCs) to address air pollution. ​

Air Quality Improvement in the BTH Region

In this presentation, Lin Lu outline the PRC's air quality challenges, and what needs to be done to address them. She also shared ADB's approach in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, identifying the issues encountered and the reform approach and presented specific ADB activities in the PRC that impacts air quality. Ms. Lu emphasized the need for long-term financing and technological support, as well as an approach that is cross-sectoral, pragmatic, and systematic to improve air quality in the BTH region.

PHOTO GALLERY: Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade

A selection of official event photos taken during the Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade, which aimed to guide participants through the typical trade and supply chain finance cycle, identifying the correct trade product for different stages and situations and how to apply them for best results and development impact.

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ADB Private Sector Financial Institutions (Russian Version)

In this presentation, Mr. Azizov provides an introduction to ADB's Private Sector Financial Institutions as a single-window solution for ADB's Financial Institution clients. He also gave some insight into ADB's value addition, ADB's project approval workflow, and case studies that illustrate the impact of its private sector programs and technical assistance.​

ADB Private Sector Financial Institutions (English Version)

In this presentation, Mr. Azizov provides an introduction to ADB's Private Sector Financial Institutions as a single-window solution for ADB's Financial Institution clients. He also gave some insight into ADB's value addition, ADB's project approval workflow, and case studies that illustrate the impact of its private sector programs and technical assistance.​