Risk reaches 25-year anniversary

black-hole-people

Risk celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Our launch issue was published in December 1987, and featured coverage of the Black Monday stock market crash that occurred two months before.

In its launch issue, Risk told the story of how some over-the-counter derivatives traders had made money in the crash. The derivatives business was still new, and Risk offered a new perspective on financial markets.

Risk was the creation of Peter Field, an experienced financial journalist who took on the

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

If you already have an account, please sign in here.

Register

Want to know what’s included in our free registration? Click here

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here