Shauzab Ali
Principal Project Officer (Financial Sector), Sectors Department 3, Asian Development Bank

Shauzab Ali has more than 30 years of experience in financial sector development, banking, capital markets, and public policy. He currently leads financial sector initiatives at the Asian Development Bank, focusing on regulatory reforms, digital finance, and infrastructure financing in Pakistan. Previously, he served as a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, where he spearheaded transformative capital market reforms, digital investor onboarding, fintech regulatory sandboxes, and governance improvements in stock exchanges.

Insight

Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.