New Secured Transactions Registry to Help Expand Financing for Small Businesses in Sri Lanka
The newly established Secured Transactions Registry aims to facilitate the use of moveable assets as collateral for loans while ensuring financial stability and fostering economic growth in Sri Lanka.
Scaling Parametric Insurance in Pacific Small Island Developing States Through Meso- Level Solutions
This publication focuses on promoting meso-level insurance products designed for development banks, microfinance institutions, provident/pension funds, associations, and cooperatives through the UNCDF-led Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme.
USAID Signs Agreement to Support the Expansion of Union Bank’s Women-Focused Financial Services
This impactful collaboration will promote financial inclusion by addressing the specific needs of female customers in the banking sector through in-depth market research, a robust Customer Value Proposition, and strategic linkages with Sri Lankan women and women-owned Small and Medium Enterprises.
Assessing Digital and Financial Literacy in Tonga: A Survey on Knowledge, Skills and Access
This research explores experiences with traditional and digital financial services to-date, in addition to assessing basic competencies in the areas of digitalization and finance.
Inclusive Digital Economy Scorecard (IDES) - Tonga 2022
The inclusive digital economy scorecard is a policy tool to help governments set the priorities for their countries’ digital transformation.
Parametric Insurance Instilling Sense of Security in Tonga
The introduction of parametric insurance in Tonga last year is already having a positive impact on the mindset of beneficiaries, as well as the country’s overall financial services ecosystem.
Insuring Women in Sri Lanka with AIA Insurance Lanka Limited
This case study explores how AIA Sri Lanka remained resilient and dedicated to becoming the preferred life insurer for women, at a time when addressing the gender protection gap was more needed than ever.
Disaster Risk Finance Strategy: Guideline for Pacific Island Countries
This guideline provides a step-by-step account of how Pacific Island countries can develop national Disaster Risk Financing strategies.
Strengthening Financial Resilience in the Pacific
This publication captures the lessons learned from implementing climate risk insurance solutions in the Pacific over the last two years.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon Launches a Digital Marketplace to Help Sri Lanka’s Small Businesses
The International Finance Corporation is supporting the Commercial Bank of Ceylon to launch a digital marketplace in Sri Lanka, which will help business owners connect with more customers locally and abroad.