Regional Monetary and Financial Cooperation in Asia: Progress So Far and the Way Forward

Introduction Since the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98, emerging and developing economies (EMDEs) in Asia [...]

The End of Dollar Dominance

This blog is based on a presentation made by Hanno Lustig at the SEACEN Policy [...]

Rethinking the Dollar: The International Monetary System at a Crossroads

This blog is based on a presentation made by Jeffrey Frankel at the SEACEN Policy [...]

Is There a Case for Regulating Stablecoins?

Stablecoins have become one of the most debated topics in contemporary financial policymaking, especially following [...]

Capital Flow Management during the Taper Tantrum

Emerging market economies often face acute challenges in the wake of sudden bouts of market [...]

When Banks and Insurers Move Together: Why Systemic Risk Lives in the Tails?

Why bank–insurance linkages matter more than ever? The global financial system no longer operates in [...]

When Good Intentions Diminish Leadership Impact

Reflections on Leadership Strengths, Signals and the SEACEN Leadership Competency Framework “If your actions inspire [...]

Role of Cloud Services, AI and Technology in Shaping the Macro Architecture of the Financial System

Background The financial system has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by rapid [...]