18 May 2020 08:05

[vc_empty_space]The framework for understanding the impact of COVID-19 is not unique. Its impact on land, labour and capital is consistent with climate risk such as extreme weather events, or Green Swans. As asset owners evaluate their portfolio, what questions should they be asking on modelling risk and building resilience?

View Frederic’s presentation slides here

Speaker

Frédéric Samama, head of responsible investment, Amundi
Moderator: Amanda White, director of institutional content, Top1000funds.com

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