Opportunities and Challenges of Financial Digitalization: A New Perspective on ASEAN+3 Regional Financial Cooperation
Financial digitalization (FinDig) is changing the landscape of the international monetary and financial system.
The Rise and Fall of Kimchi Premium in Korea’s Virtual Asset Market
With a market capitalization of KRW23 trillion by H1 2022, Korea has been a hotspot for the virtual asset market due to lucrative returns on virtual asset trading, the so-called “Kimchi premium”.
BOK’s and Riksbank’s Pilot Studies: While Retail CBDC Would Yield Manifold Benefits, More Work Needs to Be Done
Key takeaways from the Bank of Korea and the Riksbank's pilot projects.
AMRO’s 2022 Annual Consultation Report on Korea
The Korean economy has recovered strongly from the pandemic, led by robust export growth and a strong rebound in private consumption. However, inflation remains elevated and the economic outlook in the near term has deteriorated amid tighter financial conditions and weakening external demand.
Attracting Funding to Hong Kong Fintech Sector
Investment in the fintech sector globally has risen, but so has competition for funding. Recent initiatives, such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Fintech 2025 strategy, will strengthen fintech’s role as Hong Kong’s next growth engine, but the city can do more to help its fintech sector compete with other fintech hubs in attracting funding.
The ABCs of CBDCs and ASEAN+3 Developments
Interest in financial digitalization has been intensifying within the ASEAN+3 region.
Role of Fintech in Advancing Financial Development in Brunei Darussalam
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the flight to digital for businesses and consumers globally, contributing to the fintech boom as technology has been introduced into many financial services and transactions.
Electronic Money in Indonesia and Thailand
This paper takes stock of recent developments in e-money and examines concepts and risks related to e-money, as well as implications for monetary policy.
Promoting Fintech Development to Achieve Financial Inclusion in Cambodia
The fintech ecosystem in Cambodia has expanded remarkably in recent years, particularly in digital payments and transfers. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend as many services moved to cashless transactions.