ADB: Bringing trade finance to the Pacific

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Asia-Pacific

Edward Faber

Investment specialist, private sector operations department at Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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Trade finance is virtually unknown in the Pacific. Vast distances, small economies, a preference to do business using cash, and traditional banking methods have all contributed to a trade finance shortage in the region. This means that local businesses don’t get the support they need to conduct overseas trade.