The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption to the global economy. The world is still grappling with the adverse impact of the pandemic with the sharp decline in economic output, substantial increase in unemployment, rise in markets' volatility and surge in financial exclusion. These challenges ar pressing and require practical, relevant, impactful, and sustainable panacea. On this basis, highlights potential solutions and measures that financial industry can introduce in leading global economy towards a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive economy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption to the global economy. The world is still grappling with the adverse impact of the pandemic with the sharp decline in economic output, substantial increase in unemployment, rise in markets' volatility and surge in financial exclusion. These challenges ar pressing and require practical, relevant, impactful, and sustainable panacea. On this basis, highlights potential solutions and measures that financial industry can introduce in leading global economy towards a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive economy.

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