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In focus: How the pandemic infected the economy

The novel coronavirus began as a health threat, but it didn’t stay just a problem for doctors, nurses, and patients. Efforts to stem the virus’s spread have led to a downturn that has affected economies around the world.

Falling demand, safety concerns fuel finance leaders’ pessimism

Optimism reigned for years in a quarterly survey of US finance decision-makers, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything.

COVID-19: How to reopen and keep employees safe

As economies are reopening, businesses in Asia Pacific offer first lessons on how to keep employees safe.

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COVID-19: From spirits to hand sanitiser in days

Ben Press, ACMA, CGMA, BrewDog’s retail finance manager, explains how the company quickly switched production from gin, rum, and vodka to hand sanitiser.

UK government sets out furlough scheme cost-sharing detail

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a tapering of government furlough scheme support, flexibility, and a further grant for self-employed workers.

Africa’s finance leaders navigate COVID-19 effects

Finance leaders across the continent are prioritising cash management and acknowledge the need to fast-track digital transformation efforts.

Video: Without tourists, Europe’s luxury stores struggle

Europe's luxury stores are opening again, but with few tourists around many find they aren't busy.

Leading the recovery: An Asian SME perspective

Hong Kong’s already damaged economy is opening for business, with SMEs poised to take a leading role.

Preparing for the post-pandemic world

Though there are no certainties about what the post-pandemic landscape will look like, leaders can use this opportunity to prepare their organisations for what’s coming.

Video: UK announces post-Brexit global tariff regime

The UK announced a new post-Brexit tariff regime on Tuesday to take effect from January 2021. It will replace the EU’s external tariff.

6 key COVID-19 challenges facing UK businesses today

Read what members of a panel of UK finance leaders are focusing on as the pandemic’s economic disruption continues.

In focus: Southeast Asia takes a breather from traffic jams

Lockdowns and closed schools and businesses are granting Southeast Asia’s cities a rare reprieve from rush-hour congestion.

UK furlough scheme gets 4-month extension

The UK government’s extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be coupled with sharing of costs with employers from August.

COVID-19: 3 ways to steer through the crisis

In Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, businesses are performing pivots and examining their digital resilience and speed of transformation.

At a glance: Countries’ pandemic relief efforts

Across the world, governments are providing massive fiscal and monetary aid for coronavirus-hit economies. This infographic shows where and how.

After initial crisis mode, take time to reflect

Tim Burghout, ACMA, CGMA, the finance head of Metro China, a wholesale cash and carry, tells how he built a coronavirus playbook and why we see empty shelves in supermarkets.

COVID-19: From spirits to hand sanitiser in days

BrewDog switched production from gin, rum, and vodka to hand sanitiser in days. Ben Press, ACMA, CGMA, BrewDog’s finance retail manager, explains how.

Video: Self-driving cars find use in challenging times

Categorised as nonessential businesses, some self-driving car companies are now back on the roads — making deliveries and testing their technology.

International COVID-19 fraud reporting resources

Help report potential scams or fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic in your country.

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