Published data on the synthesis of rhodium and palla-Published data on the synthesis of rhodium and palladium complexes with optically active P,N-bidentate ligands and dium complexes with optically active P,N-bidentate ligands and their applications in homogeneous asymmetric catalysis are their applications in homogeneous asymmetric catalysis are summarised and discussed. The effect of the nature of the P,N-summarised and discussed. The effect of the nature of the P,Nbidentate compounds on the structure of the metal complexes and bidentate compounds on the structure of the metal complexes and on enantioselectivity in catalysis is examined. Allylic substitution, on enantioselectivity in catalysis is examined. Allylic substitution, cross-coupling, hydroboration and hydrosilylation catalysed by cross-coupling, hydroboration and hydrosilylation catalysed by Rh or Pd complexes with optically active P,N-bidentate ligands Rh or Pd complexes with optically active P,N-bidentate ligands are considered. The prospects for the development of this field of are considered. The prospects for the development of this field of chemistry are demonstrated. The bibliography includes 186 refer-chemistry are demonstrated. The bibliography includes 186 references ences. .