The biggest challenge in German banking has suddenly gone from job cuts to handing out state-guaranteed loans as quickly as possible.

Piyush Gupta, head of Singapore’s DBS Bank, tells Euromoney that scrapping dividends now is a mistake, discusses the mental stress of working from home, and says a multi-year recovery will hit banks hard and lead to mergers and job losses.

EIB looks to help the most vulnerable and to encourage banks to take on more risk as it unveils a €5.2 billion package for non-EU countries.

Even banks with resilient technology must think differently about how to make their systems fit for the years after the coronavirus panic fades.

The country’s biggest firms are doing all they can to bolster their reputation, as the nation faces a human and economic crisis brought on by Covid-19.

Global and even regional growth will take a back seat as states call on banks to finance economic rebuilding after lockdowns.

The IFC’s Africa and Middle East head, Sérgio Pimenta, tells Euromoney that a fast response and private-sector support are essential in the battle against Covid-19.

UniCredit chief is confident that if banks focus on protecting employees, clients and capital, they can play a crucial role in the economic rescue.