Muhammad Qaisar
Fellow
Muhammad Qaisar is a Fellow with CEP focused on governing finance and the energy transition in Asia. He holds a master’s degree in public policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School at the National University of Singapore, as well as a master’s degree in economics from Quaid-I-Azam University and a bachelor’s in commerce from the University of Punjab in Pakistan. He is also bringing along multi-year experience in the governance of finance, including several years with the State Bank of Pakistan where he served as Assistant Director for sustainable and development finance initiatives.
Latest Publications
Fortifying the Role of Finance After Indonesia’s Floods
Muhammad Qaisar and Togi Prakoso | 14 March 2026Monetary, Op-Eds | Tags: Climate Risks, Financial Stability, Governing Finance, Indonesia, Macroprudential Policy
The floods are a stark reminder that finance is never neutral. When well governed, it can absorb shocks, speed reconstruction and strengthen resilience. When misaligned, it can amplify fragilities and... continue reading
Central Banking and Asia’s Energy Future: The Role of Targeted Refinancing in ASEAN+3
Muhammad Qaisar | 12 June 2025Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: ASEAN+3, Central Banks, Energy, Targeted Refinancing Lines
The pursuit of sustainable prosperity in ASEAN+3 critically hinges on the availability of affordable, secure, and clean energy. ... continue reading
Hitting the Mark: Design Choices in Targeted Refinancing
Muhammad Qaisar | 17 April 2025Monetary, Blog | Tags: Central Banks, Targeted Refinancing Lines
To target their objectives, central banks have a broad toolbox. Each of their instruments has impacts on a range of their goals and must be calibrated accordingly. The critical role... continue reading