Global Risks
How war in the Middle East is turning governments into insurers of last resort
War-risk insurance withdrawals in the Strait of Hormuz reveal how governments are stepping in as private insurers retreat amid rising geopolitical risk.
Matt Strahan
World Economic Forum - Research and Analysis Specialist, Real Estate; University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics (Magna Cum Laude)
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Economic Growth
Europe has the capital to compete – it just needs to fix its financial plumbing
Europe has the capital, but flawed financial plumbing and a broken financing continuum hinder effective deployment and misallocate resources.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Yesterday’s risk, today’s reality: A fragmented financial system
The Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation Initiative is producing updated estimates of the potential costs of financial system fragmentation.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Not all economic statecraft is created equal
The G7's financial moves risk fragmentation of global finance as BRICS seeks alternatives. Clear red lines are needed to keep stability amid tensions.