Physical risk

Failing to act on exposure to food system risks could lead to long-term value destruction, writes Rachel Crossley.

Investors may need to accept that nature won't fit neatly into their risk-return frameworks, writes RI’s guest columnist.

Carmignac to merge Article 9 fund - Investors back NYC proposal at AT&T - Mission Funds withdraws lawsuit against United Health.

Geopolitics and political risk have become more relevant than ever to financial markets in 2026. Interstate and civil wars, surging civil unrest, intensifying strategic confrontation between the US and China and the reshaping of global trade and capital flows are once again top of mind for asset owners and managers. They are additionally important to […]

The risks of climate change are intensifying, with corporates, investors and other stakeholders under pressure to accelerate their efforts to assess and quantify the financial impact of physical and transition risks, while also navigating the growing emphasis on resilience and adaptation. Frameworks to identify and model these risks are rapidly advancing, but key sticking points […]

The latest developments in sustainable finance: €70bn a year until 2050 required for climate adaptation investing in EU; UK master trusts sticking to net-zero targets.

Sources say European Commission is weighing a standardised 4C scenario for resilience planning and adaptation.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: RLAM to remain member of NZAM; Dutch central bank initiative publishes impact handbook for investors.

How are investors integrating physical climate risk and resilience into decision-making processes?

Investor awareness and action is set to grow in prominence following critical regulatory developments and widespread extreme weather events.