Even before COVID-19, many families were living without a savings buffer sufficient to cover significant and unexpected expenses. The sizable economic shock created by this year's pandemic exposed the high financial fragility of many households. This year’s SKBI Annual Conference will feature a keynote by the economist behind the concept of household financial fragility, Prof. Annamaria Lusardi, who will also highlight the positive role that financial education and literacy can play in building resilience against shocks such as COVID-19.
Prof. Anna will then discuss the situation in different parts of Asia Pacific with the former Indonesian Finance Minister, Muhamad Chatib Basri, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP), Chuchi Fonacier, and Melbourne Institute Director, Abigail Payne. The welcome address will be made by SKBI Advisory Board Chair and Singapore Exchange CEO, Loh Boon Chye.
