East Asia’s growing integration into the global economy  Over the past decades, East Asia has been one of the most rapidly growing regions in the world economy. Although the region suffered from a temporary setback owing to the financial crisis of the late 1990s, it has exhibited an impressive economic recovery.
If we have a choice between two methods of equal effectiveness in achieving a goal, we should choose the one that is less burdensome for the system. This principle guided our activity in differentiating among firms based on their risk profile and applying tailored standards accordingly.