ADBI–Bank of Thailand Conference on Innovative Finance for Future Growth 2018 | ADB Institute | 6 August 2018 |

Improved access to financial services improves the welfare of households and the viability of small businesses, including by expanding their potential to invest in new technology and increase productivity, thus supporting economic development. Financial systems have been expanding in Asian countries, offering more services for savings, credit, investment, insurance, and retirement. However, much remains to be done to provide quality services at low cost to people and small business, including in urban and rural areas and poorer regions where banks and other financial institutions are less likely to see profitable opportunities.

The conference will gather leading academics, policy makers, and industry practitioners to discuss academic findings, experiences of industry practitioners, and policy considerations related to the use of innovative financial technology to promote financial inclusion and financial and economic development. The conference will be one in a series of high-level events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Bank of Thailand (BOT).

Objectives:
• Promote discussion on innovative financial technology to promote financial inclusion
• Assess the lessons learned from Asian and other economies regarding the potential for financial innovation to promote financial inclusion and economic development
• Contribute to the empirical literature and regional policy dialogue

2018 Partner

• Bank of Thailand