Abstract-In this review article we will consider the main processes on asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) of ketones from 2008 up today. The most effective organometallic compounds (derived from Ru, Rh, Ir, Fe, Os, Ni, Co, and Re) and chiral ligands (derived from amino alcohols, diamines, sulphur-and phosphorous-containing compounds, as well as heterocyclic systems) will be shown paying special attention to functionalized substrates, tandem reactions, processes under nonconventional conditions, supported catalysts, dynamic kinetic resolutions (DKR), the use of water as a green solvent, theoretical and experimental studies on reaction mechanisms, enzymatic processes and finally applications to the total synthesis of biologically active organic molecules. _____________________________________________________________________________________