The bank has hosted or co-hosted 15 AFI Events, peer-reviewed multiple Guideline Notes, Concept Papers, and Consumer Protection Plans for other AFI member institutions, produced six AFI Knowledge Products as the main author, and held four leadership roles at global, regional or AFI Working Group Level. 

State Bank of Pakistan seeks to learn from Reserve Bank of New Zealand– one of a small group of central banks currently spearheading climate-smart agriculture financial regulation – how it can protect its smallholder farmers from climate risks and support banks eager to finance climate-friendly farming.

A number of AFI members spoke during the event, providing perspectives from their jurisdictions and highlighting fintech’s role in financial inclusion, particularly for women and women-led MSMEs.

This case study provides substantial guidance to address housing shortages, financial exclusion, and sustainability challenges effectively, fostering a transformative progress in affordable housing.

The main goal of the training was equip participants with the necessary tools to identify and implement practical policy initiatives that promote financial inclusion for people with disabilities. 

The event, attended by members from ten AFI institutions, explored low-cost housing models, green housing finance, subsidies in housing finance, and strategies to engage housing finance ecosystem stakeholders.

Guest speakers presented findings from their research project, highlighting how instant payment systems have significantly transformed financial inclusion by reducing transaction costs and improving service efficiency.

Central banks in the Pacific are pushing for gender-responsive financial policies, improving financial literacy, expanding digital banking to reach remote communities, and supporting women-led businesses through better access to credit and leadership roles.  

This case study explores the role of financial regulators in accelerating women’s access to finance, highlighting key reforms, digital financial services, and collaboration efforts that have contributed to success.

This case study examines how financial regulators are shaping policies to improve women’s access to banking, credit, and digital financial services.