Old-age income support is becoming an issue of growing importance throughout Asia. This is especially true in East and … Southeast Asia where the population is aging. This paper provides a broad overview of the current state of pension systems in …

As Asia considers greater harmonization and integration of its financial systems, it would be well-advised to consider … formally as a lender of last resort in a financial crisis. Europe’s experiences should not dissuade Asia from seeking … appropriate further harmonization and integration. However, they do argue strongly for Asia to take the kind of careful, step …