The Rising Risk Of Natural Catastrophes: Finance

The Rising Risk Of Natural Catastrophes: Finance Viewpoint by Stephane Roy, WCW Columnist Putting aside the risks run by firms such as Lehman Brothers and the hoopla last week in the press about their shenanigans, natural disasters are occurring with an increased frequency. People are anxious understandably, but in many cases there is not much we can do. For example, Chile recently experienced one of the most powerful earthquakes ever, following the strong shaking Haiti incurred in January...