Governing Finance for Sustainable Prosperity in ASEAN
Julia Bingler,
Aziz Durrani and
Cynyoung Park | 28 August 2026
Monetary,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
ASEAN,
Central Banks,
Financial Regulation,
Financial Supervision,
Governing Finance ASEAN financial authorities face an era of compounding, novel risks, which also come with opportunities for structural transformations. Welfare and economic growth in the region increasingly depend on the capacity to manage long-term structural change
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How Southeast Asia’s Central Banks Can Meet the Climate Challenge
Vinod Thomas and
Muhammad Qaisar | 5 August 2026
Monetary,
Commentary | Tags:
ASEAN,
Central Banks,
Climate Risks,
Targeted Refinancing Lines Climate change is creating greater price and financial instability across Southeast Asia, from supply chain disruptions to increased default risks. Operating within their traditional mandates, the region’s central banks are monitoring these risks in a largely reactive manner.
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ASEAN Central Banks Need New Tools for New Risks
Julia Bingler and
Matthew Poggi | 13 May 2026
Monetary,
Commentary | Tags:
ASEAN,
Central Banks,
Energy,
Systemic Risks,
Targeted Refinancing Lines Southeast Asia faces a growing exposure to novel interacting risks that drive inflation and financial instability. Under the Philippines’ leadership as 2026 ASEAN chair, there is an opportunity to strengthen the region’s response to reduce exposure to and manage the risks through the ASEAN Finance
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