Original publish date: August 26, 2020

Inside this episode:

• Antonello Aquino from the Insurance team explains why European insurers are giving back premiums now and might have to cover more claims later because of the pandemic. (begins at 1:59)
• Banking team analyst Alka Anbarasu details the government support India’s public-sector banks will need to maintain capital strength as credit costs rise in COVID-19’s wake. (begins at 9:09)​​​​​​​​​

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