Covid-19 And The Finance Sector In Asia And The Pacific: Guidance Note

This publication highlights short-term actions that can mitigate pressures and medium-term policy considerations for finance sector resilience in the post-COVID-19 period. The guidance note examines the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on real economies and the measures taken to ease the impact. It notes risks to financial stability, such as an anticipated rise in nonperforming assets. Its recommendations include establishing a framework for epidemic risk financing, buttressing financial stability and macroprudential measures, developing insurance markets for risk sharing and transfer solutions, improving SME financing, and fostering digital transformation.

• | Author: Asian Development Bank
• | Publisher: Asian Development Bank
• | Publication Date: May 30, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 82 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 9292693220
• | ISBN-13: 9789292693220