Skip to main content

World Bank to complete weather derivatives trade

risk-080801-08-gif

The World Bank will finalise a weather derivatives trade by October 1, in a move intended to hedge the Malawian government against the financial risk of severe or catastrophic drought.

The pilot trade, approximately $3 million in notional size, is expected to be the first in a series intermediated by the institution, aimed at enabling developing countries to hedge against weather risk. Indicative

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

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

Show password
Hide password

Most read articles loading...

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