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U.S. regulator homes in on climate risks to U.S. markets

The report, by a 35-member panel formed last month by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, “will address both the short-term financial risks that may be associated with the transition to a low carbon economy, as well as the current and future market and financial risks associated with the physical risks that will arise from a warming climate,” Bob Litterman, a partner at hedge fund Kepos Capital and the panel’s chair, said at a public meeting held at the CFTC’s Washington headquarters.

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AXA XL announces Collaboration with Slice Labs and Microsoft to Improve Cyber Risk Management

“This new level of integration with Microsoft and Slice Labs reinforces the fact that insurance is no longer an after the fact product that companies should use as a band-aid when an incident occurs,” said John Coletti, Chief Underwriting Officer, AXA XL’s cyber insurance team in North America. “We’re excited to bring a solution to market that only large enterprises have procured in the past to SMB’s who need it just as badly.”

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French lottery operator FDJ secures counterparty risk insurance La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s historical lottery and main sports betting operator, has taken out a new comprehensive insurance policy with numerous top-tier French and international

According to the complaint, Infosys made false and misleading statements to the market and used improper recognition of revenue to boost short-term profits

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Weinstein,insurers,accusers have reached tentative $47 mn settlement

The money would be paid by Weinstein Co.’s insurance firms, according to the person, who asked not to be identified because the agreement isn’t yet public. The settlement would still require the approval of the courts and the parties involved. About a third of the money is expected to go to lawyers. Weinstein Co. is in bankruptcy proceedings

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