Éducation financière

2 July 2021: This publication highlights current financial consumer protection and financial education practices across Asia and draws lessons for policy makers that can be applied now and in the future

This report contributes to a better understanding of how public authorities worldwide are designing, delivering and evaluating digital financial education initiatives.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its socio-economic consequences are exacerbating factors that contribute to the increased financial vulnerability of seniors, together with low financial and digital literacy and possibly declining cognitive abilities. This note suggests policy measures to strengthen the financial well-being of seniors throughout the COVID-19 crisis and its aftermath.