OECD Asia Capital Markets Report 2025

November 6, 2025-Introduction
Since the early 2000s,Asia has become a major engine of global growth,fuelled by industrialisation,technological innovation and deeper integration into global markets. As a result,the region today accounts for nearly a third of global GDP and 55% of the world's listed companies.

Asian capital markets have played a large role in the region's growth by providing financing for businesses,supporting innovation,and helping diversify funding sources. This has led to the rise of many globally competitive Asian companies.

However,capital market development across the region remains uneven and,in many economies,both the banking system and capital markets remain underdeveloped,constraining businesses financially and limiting the region’s growth.

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Source: OECD