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Banks need to update their business models as competition from fintechs disrupt the supply chain finance market.
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In the Republic of Korea, large financial firms should lead efforts to support high-risk, high-return intellectual property investments.
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Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
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Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
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The Republic of Korea wants to help businesses to secure loans using movable assets, including goods, receivables, and intellectual property.
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In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.
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In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.
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Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services.
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Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
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The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.
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In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
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Policies should encourage private sector participation in building long-term patient capital to support innovative start-ups.
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Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
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Managing household debt is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income households.
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Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural catastrophes.