Credit Saison, ADB to partner on loans for Asia's small businesses

Finance Credit Saison, ADB to partner on loans for Asia's small businesses Japanese financial services company to leverage expertise gained in India operations The ADB also participated in a syndicated loan announced by Credit Saison's Indian subsidiary in May. (Source photos by Nikkei) AKIRA TAKASAKI November 8, 2026 02:54 JST TOKYO -- Japanese financial services provider Credit Saison will work with the Asian Development Bank to expand lending to small and midsize businesses across Asia, using models and experience gained in India to develop an earnings stream in other emerging markets. Read Next Finance Japan's Credit Saison moves to launch online bank in Brazil this year ASEAN Money Southeast Asian startups run into structural roadblocks Economy El Nino, AI to widen economic growth gap in developing Asia: ADB Finance World Bank moves to phase out China loans by 2031 Economy ADB lowers Asian growth forecast as energy shock hits Philippines Economy Bangladesh turns to $80bn ADB-backed economic corridor for growth Latest on Finance Finance Japan's unprotected deposits hit $890bn as inheritances inflate accounts Finance Singapore banks struggle with bond yield and interest rate tensions Finance DBS chief warns of 'choppy' equity markets after US midterms Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.