FINCA Bank Georgia

In July 2017, FINCA Bank conducted a pilot project that aimed to facilitate the use of tablet devices on the field for loan processing and requirements. This presentation discusses FINCA's experience in implementing the project and the lessons they learned.

Telecom Infrastructure and DFS Initiatives in Pakistan

Pakistan has a vibrant telecoms sector, with over 140 million cellular phone subscribers and over 48 million broadband subscribers. It also has various digital financial services, which has garnered about $2.4 billion mobile transactions through mobile banking in 2016 to 2017. This presentation provides a brief overview of Pakistan's telecoms infrastructure as well as the range of digital financial services it offers.

Welcome Remarks during the 2nd Asia Finance Forum

ADB's Vice-President for Knowledge Management & Sustainable Development Bambang Susantono opened the 2nd Asia FInance Forum by sharing how Fintech is now shaping the digital economy. It is now revolutionizing trade finance, and providing more opportunties for markets while supporting social developing goals. In response to these sweeping changes, ADB's new strategy up to 2030 fosters responsible and inclusive digital finance services while supporting financial sector development through innovation and an enabling environment.

Workshop on FinTech Regulations and RegTech

Fintech, the new marriage of financial services and information technology, has attracted the focused attention of regulators, consumers, and investors in recent years. This workshop leads participants into a deeper understanding of this concept, its growth and evolution, and its implications to the finance sector. It also discusses the important role of RegTech or Regulatory Technology in developing appropriate regulatory responses to FinTech innovations.

Regulatory Sandbox

Regulatory sandbox has become a buzzword in the financial services industry. But what exactly is a regulatory sandbox, and how can it help ensure consumer protection? Ashly Hope of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission tackles the rationale of sandboxes and shares how Australian regulatory sandboxes work.

Fintech Bridges

What are fintech bridges, and how these can help build relationships and promote connectedness? Learn more about these based on the experience of Australian Securities and Investments Commission.