US: How can social bonds help countries address the COVID crisis?

California Markets and COVID-19

This whitepaper focused on how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will specifically impact California property markets. Get insight into how supply and demand conditions in these markets will contribute to their relative resilience

The COVID-29 Pandemic and The Retail Debacle

This analysis explores the challenges that the retail property type will face in the near term, and speculate on its future, post-coronavirus.

FSB Outlines and Reprioritizes Its Work to Address COVID-19 Risks

FSB published a statement that outlines its work toward addressing the financial stability risks posed by COVID-19, along with the reprioritization of its work program for 2020.

Global Economic Forecast Update

With the rapid deterioration in the global economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mark Zandi and the Moody's Analytics team present an update to our economic outlook.

Idiosyncratic Shocks and Multifamily Housing: COVID-19 and What We Can Learn from Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Terrorism

This study examines case studies from past idiosyncratic shocks for guidance on how both supply- and demand-side factors may change in response to coronavirus and social distancing.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Assessing the Impact on Corporate Credit Risk

In this webinar, we will use Moody's Analytics EDF metrics to assess the impact COVID-19 has had so far on corporate credit risk.

COVID-19: Global Economic Tsunami

The onus is now on governments to quickly provide substantial financial support to hard-pressed households and businesses. How much economic damage COVID-19 ultimately does will depend on the trajectory of the virus—and how governments respond.

COVID-19: Global Recession

COVID-19 has created a global economic tsunami that is now hitting the United States and Europe with full force.

How Bad Can It Get? COVID-19 and The Outlook for CRE

In this analysis, Dr. Victor Calanog of Moody's Analytics offers insight into how a protracted economic slump might translate to multifamily and commercial real estate fundamentals.

FSB Reviews Deposit Insurance and Resolution Framework in South Africa

FSB published results of a peer review on the bank resolution and deposit insurance frameworks in South Africa.

Panic, Volatility, and CRE Finance & Transaction Markets

Volatility has risen significantly in financial markets, driven by COVID-19. How might this affect US multifamily and commercial real estate (CRE) transaction markets? What are the mechanisms through which panic and a flight to safety will hurt some markets but benefit some players?

Middle East Economic Outlook: March 2020

In this webinar, Moody's Analytics economists discuss Middle East's macroeconomic outlook.

Coronavirus: COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario Narrative: Known Unknowns

The coronavirus is an existential threat to the record-long global economic expansion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is likely that COVID-19 will become a global pandemic. If the CDC's warning comes to pass, then recession will be difficult to avoid.

Dubai FSA Updates Several Rulebook Modules

Dubai FSA updated several modules of its Rulebook, following consultation on a number of proposed legislative changes that were set out in the consultation papers numbered 125, 129, and 130.

SAMA Publishes Guidelines and Rules for Banks and Insurers

SAMA published additional licensing guidelines and criteria for digital-only banks in Saudi Arabia.

G20 Publishes Communiqué on Its February Meeting in Saudi Arabia

G20 published an official statement, also known as Communiqué, summarizing developments at the February meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Coronavirus: COVID-19 Scenario Narratives

We assess the global macroeconomic impact of two scenarios, although many others, each darker than the next, cannot be ruled out. This assessment is based on simulations of our global macroeconomic model, which captures linkages via international trade, immigration, foreign direct investment, and financial markets for more than 100 countries.

CBK Publishes Cybersecurity Framework for Banking Sector in Kuwait

CBK published the cybersecurity framework for banking sector in Kuwait.

SAMA Rules on Management of Problem Loans and Bancassurance Activities

SAMA issued rules and guidelines on the management of problem loans.

Coronavirus - The Global Economic Threat

The outbreak has already become highly disruptive to China; the U.S. will not be immune.

IMF Issues Reports on 2019 Article IV Consultation with South Africa

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2019 Article IV consultation with South Africa.

Dubai FSA Consults on Recovery and Resolution Framework

Dubai FSA published proposals to enhance the early intervention powers and to introduce a framework on recovery and resolution in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC).

Dubai FSA Publishes Guiding Principles on Sustainable Finance

Dubai FSA and a group of leading authorities in UAE agreed on the first guiding principles on sustainable finance in UAE.

CBB Publishes Consultations and Revised Rules in December 2019

CBB published various consultations and revised regulatory modules that are relevant for Islamic and conventional banks, insurers, and the investment business of banks.

Dubai FSA to Launch Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform

Dubai FSA is launching a Cyber Threat Intelligence platform to help firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to implement appropriate safeguards to mitigate cyber risks.

IMF Reports Assess Banking Sectors in Ghana, HK SAR, India, and Turkey

IMF published reports under the 2019 Article IV consultations with Ghana, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK SAR), India, and Turkey.

CBB Outlines the 2020 Regulatory Policy Initiatives for Banking Sector

CBB published a list of regulatory banking reform initiatives that it plans to undertake in 2020.

CBB Launches New Liquidity Management Tool for Islamic Retail Banks

CBB launched Single binding Wa'ad based structure facility, which is a Shari'ah compliant alternative to the foreign exchange forward.

Dubai FSA and CSSF Sign Financial Innovation Agreement

Dubai FSA and CSSF entered into an agreement to cooperate in the development of fintech.