How has the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic affected banks? 

In this webinar, Cyn-Young Park, director, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank, discussed a paper on how international banks respond to a rise in their nonperforming loans and those of emerging market borrowers; and how these reactions change depending on their perceived risk exposures and risk management practices, such as the share of US dollars in their balance sheet liabilities.

This webinar was part of the Southeast Asia Department’s Learnings for Economics and Policy Analysis (LEAP) Series. LEAP features online presentations on topics to strengthen economic and policy analysis skills of ADB’s Southeast Asia Department staff in preparing research and project documents. The webinar aims to encourage discussions among the participants on the latest developments and sharing of country experiences and perspectives.

James P. Villafuerte, senior economist, Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division, Southeast Asia Department, ADB, moderated the webinar.