Michael A. Collins, manager of the Youth Banking Unit at JN Bank, says increased financial knowledge among Jamaicans will play a pivotal role as persons seek to recover from the economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He noted that one of the most dramatic effects of the pandemic has been the increase in the number of people in situations of financial vulnerability.

“This, coupled with the recent rise in inflation and the overall cost of living, worsened by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has certainly put a strain on the pockets of all Jamaicans. The reality is that many of us are still grappling with the fallout from COVID-19 and struggling to get back on our feet,” Collins said.

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