Reports

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global finance, few nations have witnessed a transformation as profound as that of the city-state of Singapore. What was once a regional trading post has become a formidable player in the world of cross-border payments and treasury management.

The Solomon Islands has an opportunity to leverage ongoing payment modernization efforts, including the Automated Transfer System infrastructure, to help drive innovation in retail payments, increase the uptake of digital financial services, and promote financial inclusion.

The internationalization of capital markets has accelerated over the last few years as ecosystem players such as exchanges and broker-dealers evolve from having a solely domestic presence, to having a more regional and global presence. There are several drivers behind this acceleration, which can be best broken down into demand…